Question

In what way did fascists differ from communists?

Answer 1

Communists wanted to spread communism internationally, while fascist were most concerned with strengthening their own nation

Answer 2

Communism: The means of production are held in common. There is no ownership of capital goods. Production is organized to provide for human needs. Communism is founded upon a condition of material abundance. Fascism: Focused on glorifying and strengthening the State. Both Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany attempted to pursue self‐sufficiency.  Communism: Abolished ‐ all religious is rejected. Fascism is a civic religion. Communism: Human societies have divided into conflicting classes. Existing class structures become unsustainable resulting in contradictions which can only be resolved by having the lower class overthrow the ruling class. Fascism: Union between businesses and the State, with the state telling the business what to do, with private ownership. Also Known as National‐Socialism.