Fascism contributed to the path to war in Europe through aggressive expansionist policies and militarization, as seen in Italy under Mussolini and Germany under Hitler. These regimes sought to revise or overturn the post-World War I order, promoting nationalistic ideologies and territorial ambitions that led to invasions of neighboring countries. The failure of other European powers to effectively confront these threats emboldened fascist leaders, ultimately culminating in the outbreak of World War II. Additionally, the expansion of fascist influence destabilized international relations and fostered an atmosphere of hostility and mistrust among nations.
Communism and Fascism.
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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.
Hitler, a fascist ruler, had an aggressive expansionist policy. His invasion of Poland in 1939 began the war, and peace did not return to Europe until 1945.
No he followed the ultra nationalist path of leaders like Franco and others
Fascism.
Fascism
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.
New Zealand entered World War II in September of 1939. It declared war on Nazi Germany because it opposed fascism in Europe and had strong ties to England, which was fighting in the war.
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Short-term effects of fascism in Europe included the establishment of authoritarian regimes, widespread suppression of dissent, and militarization, leading to conflicts like World War II. In the long term, fascism left a legacy of political instability, economic hardship, and societal division, contributing to the emergence of cold war tensions and a re-evaluation of democratic governance. The memory of fascist atrocities has also influenced contemporary political discourse, shaping debates around nationalism and xenophobia.
In a nutshell, World War I dissolved the empires of Europe and set the stage for some countries becoming democratic, and others following the path of socialism, fascism, and communism. Its treaties and boundaries led to bitterness that allowed Hitler to rise to power and start WWII. WWI also brought an era of prosperity in the United States and then depression that spread to the rest of the world. World War II set the stage for a divided Europe, resulted in vast technological advances in warfare, and brought the Cold War upon the world.