What does fascism mean?
Many experts agree that fascism is a mass political movement that emphasizes extreme
nationalism, militarism, and the supremacy of the nation over the individual. This
model of government stands in contrast to
liberal democracies that support individual rights, competitive elections, and political dissent.
In many ways, fascist regimes are revolutionary in nature.
They advocate for the overthrow of existing systems of government and the persecution of political enemies. However, such regimes are also highly conservative in their championing of traditional values.
And
although fascist leaders typically claim to support the everyman, in reality, their regimes often align with powerful business interests.
In this free resource, learn how Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler rose to power and the lessons their political journeys hold for today.
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