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Mussolini
IB Modern World Unit 3 - R Thompson
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Mussolini's nickname? | Il Duce ("The Leader") |
| What is Irridentism? | The desire to unite all Italian-speaking people into one nation (type 3 nationalism) |
| What were the Blackshirts? | Fasci Italiana di Combattimento Mussolini's revolutionary militia Original group made up of WWI veterans Used violent intimidation tactics (beatings, castor oil...) |
| Where does the name "fascism" come from? | Derived from "Fascio" (faces) Ancient Roman symbol (drawing comparison to Ancient Roman Empire) Symbolized strength through unity |
| What is authoritarianism? | Political party without multiple political parties, government and police power enforce status quo. Little civil rights, like voting, checks and balances separation of powers, due process |
| What is a dictator? | Ruler with total unchecked power (not a hereditary monarch) |
| What makes a government militaristic? | Providing large resources to military even during peacetime. Glorifying the military through parades, propaganda, etc... |
| How do fascists view individual interests? | Not well. They believe in putting good of state above personal interests and happiness; goals of state more important than individual rights |
| Did Mussolini invent Fascism? | No. He coined the term, but fascist principles evolved from the late 1800s-1920s |
| What is autocracy? | Rule by one. Centralized autocracy = strong national government; non-existent local governments |
| What were the affects of Fascism in Italy? | Transformed Italy into a Totalitarian state. Led Italy to ruin in WWII. |
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