Although it unfortunately has been forgotten by many, Jesus preached a message of peace and cooperation, most notably embodied in the phrase" love thy neighbor". It spread because people were refreshed by his words.
Perhaps the greatest reason for the creation of corporations is that it limits the liability of the individuals who both the corporation and the shareholders. The most a shareholder can lose in the value of his investment in the company. This provides and incentive to invest.
States because the American people wanted to prevent the central government from becoming tyrannical. But the central government was too weak and could not rely on the states for support.
Fascism arose in Europe after World War I when many people yearned for national unity and strong leadership. In Italy, Benito Mussolini used his charisma to establish a powerful fascist state.
