1. Where did Fascist regimes come to power in the inner war years?(Circle all) England Italy France Russia Great Britain 2. Who is Mussolini? a. Communist leader of Austria (b.) Fascist leader of Italy c. Communist leader of Spain d. Fascist leader of Germany Defining Fascism 3. Highlight in green all of the phrases that apply to fascism and highlight in red all the phrases that do not reflect fascist systems - leave blank any that you do not know. Women are equal Name means "bundle" Protects the democratic process Preoccupied with community decline, victimhood, and humiliation Freedom of speech is protected believed in equality of all races Individual freedoms over power of states Promoted socialism Protected rights of workers over industry Traditional roles over progressive values Fascism in Practice 4. List three ways in which the Klu Klux Klan reflects the definition of a fascist regime. 5. Francisco Franco is generally perceived to be a (Fascist Authoritarian Populist) leader of Spain because he promoted __ __ and __ 6. __ the (Fascist Authoritarian Populist) leader of Argentina. 7. "Fascism is often more about __ than any real __ philosophy." What is Fascism?

1. **Italy**<br /><br />2. **(b) Fascist leader of Italy**<br /><br />3. **Green:**<br /> * Name means "bundle"<br /> * Preoccupied with community decline, victimhood, and humiliation<br /> * Traditional roles over progressive values<br /><br /> **Red:**<br /> * Women are equal<br /> * Protects the democratic process<br /> * Freedom of speech is protected<br /> * Believed in equality of all races<br /> * Individual freedoms over power of states<br /> * Promoted socialism<br /> * Protected rights of workers over industry<br /><br /><br />4. Three ways the KKK reflects aspects of fascism:<br /><br /> * **Emphasis on a mythic past and scapegoating:** The KKK idealizes a romanticized past and blames minority groups (like Black Americans, immigrants, Catholics, and Jews) for societal problems, mirroring the fascist tactic of scapegoating.<br /> * **Cult of tradition and authoritarianism:** The KKK promotes a rigid social hierarchy and adherence to "traditional values," often enforced through violence and intimidation, similar to the authoritarian nature of fascist regimes.<br /> * **Ultranationalism and xenophobia:** The KKK espouses an extreme form of nationalism and harbors intense hostility towards foreigners and those deemed "un-American," echoing the ultranationalist and xenophobic tendencies of fascism.<br /><br />5. Francisco Franco is generally perceived to be a **Fascist/Authoritarian** leader of Spain because he promoted **nationalism**, **traditionalism/Catholicism**, and **anti-communism**. (Both Fascist and Authoritarian fit, as Franco's regime exhibited characteristics of both.)<br /><br />6. **Juan Perón** was the **Populist/Authoritarian** leader of Argentina. (While Perón's regime had some fascist elements, it's more accurately described as populist and authoritarian.)<br /><br />7. "Fascism is often more about **feeling** than any real **coherent** philosophy."<br />