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Who was Mussolini?

Fascist leader of Italy.

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Who was Mussolini?
Fascist leader of Italy.
Who was Hitler?
Nazi leader of Germany.
What was the significance of WWI?
Devastating losses, Treaty of Versailles, rise of US.
What were the consequences of WWII?
Rise of US & USSR, ideological clashes, decolonization.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Post-WWI treaty that heavily penalized Germany, fueling resentment.
What was the Russian Revolution of 1917?
Overthrow of Tsarist regime, leading to Soviet Union.
What was the impact of post-WWII decolonization?
Influx of immigrants, increased diversity, racism issues.
What was the impact of the Cold War?
Ideological division of Europe, proxy wars, arms race.
What was the effect of Nazi Propaganda?
Dissemination of racist and nationalistic ideals.
What was the impact of industrialization?
Economic growth, population increases, suburbanization.
What was the result of diplomatic idealism in Paris Conference?
Agreements that benefited few, creating widespread discontent.
What was the effect of the rise of extremism?
Rise of fascist and communist ideologies.
Compare Fascism and Communism.
Both are authoritarian; Fascism is nationalistic, Communism is class-based.
Compare US and Soviet Union.
US: Democracy, capitalism. USSR: Communism, state control.
Compare WWI and WWII.
WWI: Treaty of Versailles, sets stage. WWII: Rise of superpowers, Cold War.
Compare pre and post WWII Europe.
Pre: Colonial powers, unstable. Post: Divided, decolonization.
Compare pre and post WWII Germany.
Pre: Resentment, economic issues. Post: Divided, rebuilding.
Compare pre and post WWII society.
Pre: Nationalism, racism. Post: Multiculturalism, diversity.
Compare pre and post WWII economy.
Pre: Instability, poverty. Post: Industrialization, growth.
Compare pre and post WWII religion.
Pre: Used for political purposes. Post: Secularization.
Compare pre and post WWII ideology.
Pre: Nationalism, racism. Post: Democracy, communism.
Compare pre and post WWII politics.
Pre: Instability, conflict. Post: Polarization, Cold War.