How Did Benito Mussolini Contribute To The Rise Of Fascism
The rise of Fascism was another cause of World War II; which had a lot of tension between several countries. Fascism is a system of government which is extremely authoritarian and nationalistic, focused mainly on military power to control the people. Fascism was a political ideology that started with Benito Mussolini and his desire to make Italy a powerful state. Mussolini had taken control of the Italian government in the early nineteenth century. This caused variously of things to happen to Italy’s economic and social problems. Such as lowered wage payment, living standard, and lack of food. Mussolini also wanted women to have more children so that his future army would become bigger. The reason why Mussolini wanted a larger army was to feel
secure and obtain more land. Italy, however, was not the only country to fall under Fascism. Germany had created a group called the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party). Adolf Hitler joined the party the year it was founded and became the leader (HISTORY Nazi Party). According to Kennedy Hickman in The Rise of Fascism, Hitler advocated for the racial purity of the German people and additional living space.
secure and obtain more land. Italy, however, was not the only country to fall under Fascism. Germany had created a group called the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party). Adolf Hitler joined the party the year it was founded and became the leader (HISTORY Nazi Party). According to Kennedy Hickman in The Rise of Fascism, Hitler advocated for the racial purity of the German people and additional living space.