Chapter+27-+Rise+of+Fascism+During+the+Global+Crisis

== __Rise of Fascism__ In the events following War World I, Fascism grew quickly in the defeated Central Powers and some in the Allies as well. Because of things such as economic strife and bad feelings from the treaty of Versailles, dictators were allowed to be put into place. Fascism was allowed to happen because nationalistic fervor caught counties such as Germany and Italy because their leaders promised a rival of their battered county. Hitler promised a Third Reich, Emperor Hirohito promised expansion of Japanese empire, and Mussolini promised a return of the Roman Empire. All these seemed like a good dream that was within their grasp. Thus Mussolini and Hitler were elected (or at least their parties) into their respective countries. Hirohito was always going to be emperor 1921- Fascist party in Italy gain 32 seats in the Parliament, Hitler is named leader of the Nazi party 1922- King of Italy appoints Mussolini as the new Prime Minister, or is faced with a revolution. 1923- Mussolini’s party gains two thirds majority in the Parliament 1930- Germany elects in the Nazi party 1933- Hitler is named Chancellor 1935- To prove his country Italy invades Ethiopia 1936- Germany took back the Rhineland thus deifying the League of Nations DMZ order 1937- Hirohito is persuaded to invade Manchuria by Fascist groups 1938- Germany invades Sudetenland which was originally apart of Germany before WWI. -Chamberlain and Daladier got fed up with Germany and Italy so they invited Mussolini and Hitler to tea in Munich and made them promise not to invade anything else. -Germany invades Poland starting a world war. __Appeasement__ Seeing this chronicling of events, you must wonder why would they let Germany and Italy do all this. Well it was actually Britain’s and France’s policy to say let them have this one and they’ll stop. America was in a depression, had a policy of isolationism, and always tried to stay out of European affairs; they didn’t really try to help. Thus Germany and Italy went around Europe and annexing countries. Many experts believe that France and Britain did not appease them, and they went to war with the axis powers, then a World War could’ve been avoided. __Reasons of why Hitler and Mussolini Were Elected__ People often wonder how such bad people could be put into power. Some of the big reasons were the depression that racked the world at the time, the Humiliation from the Treaty of Versailles, and nationalist resentments form WWI. The people wanted a strong leader and a return to their old empires. Hitler and Mussolini both promised this. Combined with the powerful resurgence of Germany’s economy and the nationalistic fervor raging through those countries; people loved their leaders and would do anything for them. Hitler had used other tactics, such as using Jews as scape goats for all of Germany’s problems. With the help of these “Brown Shirts” Hitler was elected into office in 1933.