THE RISE OF

FASCISM AND
HOW IT LED
TO WWII
What does fascism mean?
What does fascism mean?
What does fascism mean?
 WHAT DOES FASCISM MEAN?
A political philosophy, movement, or regime that
promotes nation and often race above individual
net worth and that supports a centralized auto-
above government headed by a dictator, severe
economic and social regimentation, and forcible
surpression of opposition.
 GLOSSARY
Regime: regime a systematic course of treatment
Surpression: to be put down by authority or
force
Philosophy: The most basic belief, attitude and
concepts of an individual or group.
 MUSSOLINI’S BACKSTORY
Benito Mussolini, known as Il Duce,was born July 29,
1883, Predappio, Italy and died April 28, 1945, near
Dongo in the province of Como, Italian dictator 1922–
1943. he was an unruly but intelligent youth, he became
an ardent socialist after going to Switzerland to avoid
military duties twice and served as editor of the
socialist party newspaper, “Avanti!” 1912–1914. When he
reversed his opposition to World War I, he was ousted by
the party. He founded the pro-war Il Popolo d’Italia,
served with the Italian army 1915–1917, then returned to
his editorship. Advocating government by dictatorship,
he formed a political group in 1919 that marked the
beginning of fascism.
 GLOSSARY
unruly : disorderly and disruptive and not
amenable to discipline or control.
dictator : a ruler with total power over a
country, typically one who has obtained control
by force.
oppostion: a contrast or antithesis.
advocate:publicly recommend or support.
oust: drive out or expel (someone) from a
position or place.
Ardent: very enthusiastic or passionate.