NAZISM, FASCISM, COMMUNISM

NAZISM	FASCISM	COMMUNISM / STALINISM
Germany	Italy	Russia
Adolf Hitler	Benito Mussolini	Joseph Stalin
Hitler was anti-communist and nationalistic He wrote his autobiography Mein Kampf He used propaganda Took over all forms of communication	Nation is greater than the individual Individualism makes nations weak Used media and publicized public works. Economy prospered.	Positive outlook and pretended everything was okay. He used propaganda. He wanted to build Russia into an industrial giant and forced rapid modernisation.
1) he wanted unification for all Germans under one government 2) wanted all blond-haired, blue-eyed Germans belonged to the Aryan race (Master race) 3) wanted to expand Germany east into Poland and Russia 4) Blamed Jews for most of the world's problems and for Germany losing WWI	Fascism provided: 1) protection of private property 2) protection of middle class 3) keep working class fully employed 4) offered social security	Secret police appointed to imprison, kill, exile anyone who was anti Stalin

FASCISM

The word Fascism comes from ancient Roman symbols of authority called 'fasces'. Fascism is a form of government headed, in most cases, by a dictator. It involves total government control of political, economic, cultural, religious, and social activities.

Fascism resembles Communism. But unlike Communism. which calls for the government to own all industry, fascism allows industry to remain in private ownership though under government control.

Other important features of fascism include extreme patriotism, war-like policies and persecution of minorities.

The word 'fascism' also describes any governmental system or political belief that resembles that of Benito Mussolini who ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943.