WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE WORLD BETWEEN THE WARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does this quote from Benito Mussolini say about fascism:“Fascism is a religion. The 20th century will be known in history as the century of Fascism.”
A
he believed fascism wasn’t very popular
B
he believed everybody in the world hates fascism
C
he believed that fascism is the best way to run a country
D
he believed that fascism is not an effective form of ruling
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Mussolini thought that democracy was a failed system. He thought that liberty of expression and liberty of parties was a sham, and that fascism would organize people under state power, ‘’ Ben-Ghiat says. “Their idea was you would be freer because you wouldn’t have any class consciousness.

Detailed explanation-2: -For Fascism the State is absolute, individuals and groups relative. Individuals and groups are admissible in so far as they come within the State. Instead of directing the game and guiding the material and moral progress of the community, the liberal State restricts its activities to recording results.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benito Mussolini coined the term “fascism” in 1919 to describe his political movement. He adopted the ancient Roman fasces as his symbol. This was a bundle of rods tied around an ax, which represented the power of Rome.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fascism in Europe during the 1920’s and 1930’s is best described as a form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual.

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