Faith in socialism, capitalism or communism prevents the rise of fascism because it combines aspects of these things but is different from them all. The idea that democracy is failing can help it rise. Hitler exploited the instability of Germany's democracy and the failure of the coalition governments to push for total power, presenting the idea that Germany needed a 'firm hand' for 4 years to get back on steady footing.
Death, because if you shoot someone and they die then why would we want them to stay alive with a chance to escape prison etc
The Louisiana purchase included:
arkansas, iowa, missouri, kansas, oklahoma, nebraska, and parts of minnesota