Rise of Dictatorships

Question 1

Similarity between causes of Fascism and Nazism

Answer 1

1) Discontentment with Treaty of Versailles
2) Economic crisis - unemployment and decline in production
3) Hatred for democratic principles - preference for totalitarian system
4) Fear of spread of communism
5) Political instability and class conflict
6) Failure of league of Nations
7) Leadership of Mussolini and Hitler

Question 2

Similarity between Ideologies of Fascism and Nazism

Answer 2

1) Faith in totalitarian rule and one party one leader
2) Intensely nationalistic, anti-communist, anti-democratic rule
3) Supremacy of the State and that it could suppress fundamental rights and freedom of individuals
4) Believe in aggressive nationalism and imperialism
5) War to further national interests