Which Eastern European Countries Became Dictatorships During This Time Period?

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1) Describe some of the similarities and differences between fascism and communism. Be specific.

Fascism is a militant governmental political group that stressed allegiance to the nation and compliance to the leader. Fascism didn’t have a distinctively explained ideology or organization, which is different than communism. They did partake in similar concepts. They advocated for a radical type of nationalism. They promised adherence to an autocratic leader. Both structures were controlled by autocrats who permitted only their political party. Individual rights were not given to the citizens. The government was unparalleled. There was no democracy. Fascists did not have a classless society, which the communists did. They thought that each social division had its position and job. Fascists were nationalists, while the Communists were internationalists, aspiring to join workers globally.

2) Why were many Italians unhappy following World War I? How was
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Which country remained democratic as others fell to autocracy?

The countries that turned into dictatorships in Eastern Europe were Hungary, Germany, Italy, Poland, Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania. The countries that remained democratic were Czechoslovakia, Britain, France, and Scandinavian countries.

5) How were fascist Italy and Nazi Germany similar? How were they different? Be specific and detailed in your response.

They were similar in a few regards. The first being their ruled by totalitarian rulers. The entire government was set up around the one party. There was no democracy. Both countries also valued patriotism and the government above all else. Two negative events happened to both countries to initiate the new governments; in Italy, it was the territory they were not given, and in Germany, it was the failing economy. In Italy, they disliked the communists, and in Germany, they disliked non-Aryan

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