The word fascist is sometimes used to denigrate people, institutions, or groups that would not describe themselves as ideologically fascist, and that may not fall within the formal definition of the word. The Fascist party that developed in Italy in the 1920s rigidly enforced conservative values and behavior norms during the Mussolini regime. As a political epithet, fascist was subsequently used in an anti-authoritarian sense to emphasize the common ideology of governmental suppression of individual freedom. It has also been applied to a broad range of people and groups, including people of many religiousfaiths, particularly fundamentalist groups. The individual, institution, or group(s) called fascist often find the use of the term in this way to be highly offensive and inappropriate.
== == Britain never had a fascist government nor even a major fascist movement.
A Constitutional Monarchy ruled by a Fascist dictator. This means that there was a king (Vittorio Emanuele III), who was the leader of the country but just ceremonially (Like the queen of England). The government was controlled by Fascists like Benito Mussolini and his like-minded cohorts.
The word Nazi (rather like fascist) is widely used as a term of abuse in English and in such cases should never be taken seriously. Beware of expressions like:grammar Nazi, feminazi, little Hitler and so on.
Fascism spread across Europe in the early 20th century due to economic hardships, political instability, and a desire for strong leadership. The rise of fascist leaders like Hitler in Germany and Mussolini in Italy led to aggressive expansionist policies, which ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War 2. The spread of fascism fueled tensions between nations, leading to conflicts and ultimately the global war.
European nations chose to appease fascist governments in the 1930s due to a combination of economic instability, the trauma of World War I, and the desire to maintain peace. Many countries were grappling with the repercussions of the Great Depression, which made them reluctant to engage in conflict. Additionally, the fear of communism rising in the Soviet Union led some leaders to see fascism as a lesser evil. The policy of appeasement was also fueled by a belief that satisfying the demands of aggressive states like Nazi Germany could prevent another devastating war.
== == Britain never had a fascist government nor even a major fascist movement.
Both fascists and Nazis employed a private, but strictly controlled economy. They were both led by totalitarian dictators that could make up rules whenever they felt like it. For additional clarification, the term fascist covers most governments that are secular and have total control of a nations politics and economy. The first fascist in Europe was Mussolini in Italy. The fascism in Nazi Germany was built on the same principles, however, Nazi only describes the fascist system in Germany.
A Constitutional Monarchy ruled by a Fascist dictator. This means that there was a king (Vittorio Emanuele III), who was the leader of the country but just ceremonially (Like the queen of England). The government was controlled by Fascists like Benito Mussolini and his like-minded cohorts.
Fascism started in Italy and then spread to Germany, where it was more effective. Romania and Hungary also adopted fascism, and Spain underwent civil war that resulted in a fascist government. Croatia also held a puppet fascist government. Many other countries, such as Portugal, held a military dictatorship that acted somewhat like fascism.
America did engage in fighting fascism during World War II, particularly against Axis powers like Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. However, prior to entering the war in 1941, isolationist sentiments and a focus on domestic issues led to reluctance in intervening in European conflicts. Additionally, some Americans sympathized with fascist ideologies or were wary of entangling alliances, which delayed a more proactive stance against fascism until the attack on Pearl Harbor galvanized public opinion and political will.
Italy only. Therefore the question should be re-phrased to 'country'. The term fascist in the anglo-saxon culture is wrongly (like the rest of history) interpreted and taught. Fascism was the political ideal of Italy's Mussolini in Italy during the period from 1922 to 1945 and still followed nowaday by young and old. Fascism stands for an ideal of life and country against capitalism and communism. *Fascism: a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. Only in Italy was the controlling political party given this name, but by this definition, Nazi Germany and WW2-era Japan were even more Fascist than Italy.
communism was rising, and people did not want to lose their businesses or their class rights. so they elected fascist dictators to govern instead of communists. they didn't like fascism, but liked it better than communism.
The three major fascist dictatorships in Europe in the 1930s were Hitler's Nazi Germany, Mussolini's Fascist Italy, and Franco's Nationalist Spain. Other countries in Europe were not explicitly fascist, but many of them like Pilsudski's "Republic of Poland" were fascist dictatorships in all but name. Only France and Britain maintained completely anti-fascist (and non-communist) governments.
* Run Like Hell"Run Like Hell" describes an over-zealous rock star turning a concert into a Nazi-like hate rally.
Most countries get fooled into allowing people to become their leaders or the fascist leaders merely take over a nation. This happened in both Italy and Germany in the 1920s and 1930s. They had a socialist government in Germany. The NAZI party managed to get Hitler put into the government by getting him elected as the Chancellor (he was like a vice president). When the leader Germany, Hindenburg, died Hitler moved right into his position. The government slowly went to being a fascist dictatorship with totalitarianism and ridiculous oppression. In Italy the people like Benito Mussolini at the beginning. After he showed his true colors and allied with Hitler the people were very upset. They did manage to nab him, execute him and some other leaders. They were able to begin a new government. The allies helped them to drive out the Nazis.
The word Nazi (rather like fascist) is widely used as a term of abuse in English and in such cases should never be taken seriously. Beware of expressions like:grammar Nazi, feminazi, little Hitler and so on.
Fascism spread across Europe in the early 20th century due to economic hardships, political instability, and a desire for strong leadership. The rise of fascist leaders like Hitler in Germany and Mussolini in Italy led to aggressive expansionist policies, which ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War 2. The spread of fascism fueled tensions between nations, leading to conflicts and ultimately the global war.