Modern “isms”
Communism, Fascism, Nazism
Communism
A system which political policies are based on
totalitarianism and the economic policies are centralized
and government owned.
No private industry or property.
Promotion of equality; no social classes.
Soviet Union and China
Fascism
A political movement that promotes an extreme form of
nationalism, a denial of individual rights, and a dictatorial
one-party rule.
Favors corporate capitalism – industry heavily regulated
by government
First fascism government- Italy under Mussolini from
1922-1943
Mussolini –War Declaration Speech 1940
• Mussolini Speech-1940
• While listening to the video pull out phrases or words
that Mussolini uses that connect with Fascism.
Nazism
The fascist polices of the National Socialist German
Worker’s party, based on totalitarianism, a belief in racial
superiority, and the state control (not ownership) of
industry- capitalist.
German form of Fascism under the NAZI party.
Biggest difference from Italian fascism is RACIAL
SUPERIORITY
Origins of Swastika
The Original Meaning
• The word "swastika" comes from the
Sanskrit svastika - "su" meaning "good,"
"asti" meaning "to be," and "ka" as a
suffix.
• was used by many cultures throughout
the past 3,000 years to represent life,
sun, power, strength, and good luck.
Hitler Chancellor Speech 1933
• Hitler Chancellor Speech 1933
Imagine you are a Germany that has only felt hardship
since WWI.
• What does Hitler say in this speech that would make you want support him?
• What emotions does Hitler evoke within you as you listen to him speak?
Communism
Fascism
Nazism