Nazi Germany

             Throughout Europe around the time of World War II, there were many countries who became totalitarian. Specifically, Italy, Germany, and Russia evolved new government systems as a result of many factors, some from World War I.
             Italy converted to their government of Fascism for many reasons. During World War I, the Italian army and other Italians were beginning to see different cultures and different lifestyles from the countries they were fighting with or against. Becoming exposed, they witnessed new military equipment. Other countries, especially France, Great Britain and Germany, considered themselves advanced and more technologically educated, and viewed Italy as the backward nation. Naturally, Italy felt the bad vibes that the other countries were sending and wanted to change this. In one battle, the Italians were losing to Austria. Britain came in and helped the Italians win, but the Italians still viewed the war as a mutilated victory. After the war, they claimed Istria, but it was given to Yugoslavia instead. Economic situations also made it possible for Fascism to rise up in Italy. Inflation and unemployment made it difficult for the returning soldiers to survive. This mix made many Italians unhappy.
             In 1919, Socialists began an uprise and took over many governments in the Northern Plain. This began to cause some concerns because Socialism was beginning to spread. The Fascists were the first group to oppose the Socialists. The same year, Mussolini organized the Fasci Di Combatimento, orThe Groups of Combat?. Their main duty was to 'take care? of any socialist they came across. The Fascist group gained tremendous popularity from 1919-1922. The King of Italy decided to use Mussolini and the Fascist party to control the people. He did not realize how strong this party was. By 1925, Fascism was the only government allowed.
             Nationalism in Fascist Italy was impressive. There was almost a cult personality to Mussolini. H...

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