Government Fascism 9.

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alliance
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a close association of countries
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Axis
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coalition of countries that opposed the Allied powers in World War II
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dictator
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a sole ruler of a nation; often cruel and abusive
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fasces
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rods bound by straps, blade of an axe protrudes from the rods symbolizing unity and strength, used as a symbol for power and jurisdiction
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fascism
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extreme totalitarian government run by a dictator and based on highly-emotional nationalism
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Mussolini
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Italian Fascist party leader during World War II
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suppress
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to subdue and limit the freedoms of people
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economic collapse
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financial panic and downfall of a country
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_______ could be the slogan of fascist governments.
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Might makes right
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One of the prime examples of a fascist government is the Italian government during _____________
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World War II
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Which statement is true?
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Fascists usually gain power after a country's economic collapse.
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The fasces symbol, a bundle of elm or birch rods are bound together by straps with the blade of an axe protruding from the bundle, symbolizes _____.
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unity and strength
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Which statements are true? Select all that apply.
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-The Axis powers were made up of a coalition of countries that opposed the Allied powers in World War II. -Political, economic, and social activities are under the rule of a fascism government. -A fascist government is usually controlled by a dictator.
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The fascist government actually encourages _____.
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private business, as long as the government is served
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Fascist intolerance towards minorities often culminates in _____.
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deadly governmental "purging"
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Which personal liberties are restricted under fascism? Select all that apply.
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-cultural -religious -travel