History Term 1A

• What were the extreme ideologies that emerged during the interwar years?

  Extreme right-wing and left-wing ideologies
• What was the impact of extreme ideologies during the interwar years?

  They were felt across the globe, particularly in Europe
• What are the global citizenship themes related to the interwar years?

  • Power and Protest
  • Persecution and Prejudice
  • Conflict
  • International Relations
  • Civil rights
• What is fascism?

  An extreme right-wing, nationalist form of government
• What does nationalism promote?

  It promotes the interests of a particular nation above all others
• What is communism?

  A system where all property is owned by the community
• What is persecution?

  Unfair or cruel treatment over a long period due to race, religion, or political beliefs
• What does antisemitism refer to?

  Prejudice and discrimination against the Jewish religion
• What is the core ideology of communism?

  Sharing property equally among people depending on their needs
• Who took power in the Soviet Union in 1917?

  Vladimir Lenin
• What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

  Russia became a communist state
• Why did some people oppose communism?

  Business owners feared losing their businesses to the government
• What is fascism characterized by?

  Belief in dictatorship and nationalism
• How did Mussolini rise to power in Italy?

  He organized a "March on Rome" in 1922
• What title did Mussolini adopt?

  Il Duce, meaning "the leader"
• What role did King Emmanuel play in Mussolini's rise to power?

  He allowed Mussolini to create a new government
• How did the police contribute to Mussolini's rise to power?

  They suppressed opposition and prevented civil war
• What was the outcome of the 1924 elections in Italy?

  Mussolini's party won 66% of the vote
• What actions did Mussolini take after the 1924 elections?

  He closed newspapers and banned protests
• How did Mussolini's actions reflect totalitarian control?

  He controlled education, healthcare, and government
• What was the significance of Mussolini's rise to power in Europe?

  It inspired other fascist dictators like Hitler
• What economic event helped Hitler rise to power in Germany?

  The Wall Street Crash of 1929
• How did Hitler use propaganda to gain support?

  He promised jobs and blamed others for Germany's problems
• What was the outcome of the 1932 elections in Germany?

  Hitler gained significant support, becoming Chancellor in 1933
• What did Hitler promise to the German people?

  To rebuild Germany and provide jobs
• How did antisemitism play a role in Hitler's rise to power?

  He blamed Jews for Germany's problems
• What were the key factors in the rise of fascism in Germany?

  1. Economic crisis from the Wall Street Crash
  2. Hitler's promises to rebuild Germany
  3. Use of propaganda to gain support
  4. Blaming Jews for Germany's problems
• What was the British Union of Fascists (BUF)?

  A fascist organization in Britain founded by Oswald Mosley
• What was the BUF's stance on antisemitism?

  They were anti-communist and antisemitic
• Why did the BUF fail to gain significant support?

  They could not take advantage of economic crises in the UK
• Who was inspired by other fascist movements?

  Oswald Mosley
• What was the significance of the 1932 election poster for Hitler?

  It aimed to convince people to vote for him
• How did the artist of the 1932 election poster appeal to the public?

  By depicting a diverse group of people to represent all classes
• What does the phrase "Our Last Hope" signify in Hitler's election poster?

  It conveys a sense of urgency for voters to support him
• Why was Hitler's name emphasized in large letters on the poster?

  To bring individual recognition to him as a leader
• How did the Great Depression affect Hitler's rise to power?

  It created hopelessness that Hitler exploited for support
• What was the BUF's membership count in its early years?

  Approximately 50,000 members
• What was the BUF's relationship with the media?

  They initially had support from some media outlets
• What ultimately led to the decline of the BUF?

  Loss of support after their antisemitic ideas became known
• What was the British Union of Fascists (BUF) inspired by?

  Other fascist movements in Europe