Question

Explain the rise and spread of fascism, communism, and totalitarianism abroad.

Answer 1

Answer: These regimes are the absolute opposite of democracy.

Explanation:

• Fascism is a form of radical authoritarian nationalism. The place of residence is the twenties of the twentieth century in Europe. It grew out of union nationalism. The fascists intended to unite the totalitarian state through the general mobilization of the national community. The ideological opponents of fascism are Communists and Democrats. Fascism is a movement that experienced its most significant rise in Italy during the reign of Benito Mussolini. A regime close to National Socialism, therefore, Italy would be the leading European ally of the Hitler during World War II.

• Communism as an idea originated in the late 19th century. It is gaining momentum in the first decade of the twentieth century. Already during the First World War in Russia, there was a political upheaval in which the Communists would emerge victoriously. So Russia and later the Soviet Union will be synonymous with communism in the world. The whole of Eastern Europe will adopt this system of government, including Yugoslavia. Communism will extend beyond the borders of Europe as far as southern America and Asia. It is still present today as an official policy in the Republic of China.

• Totalitarianism is a system of government in which power-holders do not know the limits of their authority. Totalitarianism binds to radical forms of government such as National Socialism, Stalinism, Fascism, Militarism and the like. We can compare totalitarianism with absolutism, only in a modern, industrial society that has the political levers of power that support it. Totalitarianism comes to power by force, most often by rebellion or revolution. Totalitarianism, except in Europe, was characteristic of individual countries of southern Europe and Asia. Today, in North Korea, we can link the political establishment to totalitarianism.