BEFORE WE BEGIN…
BE SEATED AS SOON AS YOU
ENTER
HAVE YOUR NOTEBOOK
READY
ANYONE FAILING TO FOLLOW
THESE INTRUCTIONS WILL
NOT BE ALLOWED TO
PARTICIPATE IN A GAME
PLANNED
Electing a glorious leader for
class…
Choose a leader from the ballot provided
We should choose a leader to guide us to glory!
This process is democratic and fair… no
questioning our democratic process
Good luck with the choices!
And the winner is….
Ms. Cronin, representing the Americans for America Party,
wins in a landslide!!!!!
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Was that election democratic? Why or why not? (Note that it was
transparent and that all votes were counted.)
What type of government do you think holds similar types of
election?
What is the leader in a totalitarian government usually called?
Can you give examples of totalitarian governments in the world
today?
Can you give examples of totalitarian governments from the past?
What makes these governments totalitarian?
How do you think propaganda relates to totalitarianism?
Why do you think that totalitarian regimes come to power?
Rise of Fascism
EQ: Why did fascism rise in Europe?
What is Fascism?
According to Webster’s Dictionary
1: a political philosophy, movement, or regime that
exalts nation and often race above the individual and
that stands for a centralized autocratic government
headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and
social regimentation, and forcible suppression of
opposition
2: a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong
autocratic or dictatorial control
Characteristics of a fascist
gov’t…
Nationalism is celebrated (extremely)
Country controlled by 1 political party (& led by
dictator)
Citizen rights are limited (freedom of speech, press,
etc.)
Military and male strength are glorified
Usually a call to action against some threat (real or
imaginary)
Authoritarian Governments
Government controlled by either a single powerful
ruler, or powerful elite.
People have no say in running government
Often repress political opposition
Usually allow some personal freedom
Don’t attempt to control all aspects of people’s lives
Totalitarian Governments
A government that aims to control the political,
economic, social, intellectual, and cultural lives of its
citizens.
An extreme form of authoritarianism
Often use propaganda, secret police, and terror to
enforce policies.
Usually run by a single, all-powerful dictator.
Benito Mussolini
Fascist ruler of Italy
Dismantled Italian Constitution,
giving himself complete power over
government
Supported Italian Nationalism
Anti-communist and Anti-socialist
Created secret police force to
monitor opposition.
Outlawed other parties
Censored the press
Hirohito
Emperor of Japan
Fierce Nationalist
Japanese seen as
superior race
State run press
Had political
opposition arrested
or assassinated.
AdolfFascist
Hitler
ruler of Germany
Supported extreme brand of
German Nationalism
Supported racism and anti-Semitism
Anti-communist
Awarded Time Magazine man of
the year award in 1939
Also created secret police force.
State-run press
Created concentration camps.
Let’s focus for a bit on Hitler…
What’s his story?
How did Hitler come to power?
Now, let’s test your knowledge with a little game!
Fascism Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfzLJnttrhU
Questions
How were the policies of Hitler, Mussolini, and
Hirohito similar?
Why would these leaders be classified as
fascists?
What is the difference between an
authoritarian government, and a totalitarian
government?
How were the totalitarian governments of
Germany and Russia similar?