**Fascism** is a political ideology and mass movement that dominated parts of Europe between **1919 and 1945**. Here are some key characteristics: 1. **Extreme Militaristic Nationalism**: Fascists exalted their nation above all else, often emphasizing racial or ethnic identity. 2. **Contempt for Democracy**: They rejected electoral democracy and political liberalism. 3. **Natural Social Hierarchy**: Fascists believed in a rigid social order with elites at the top. 4. **Authoritarian Rule**: A dictatorial leader held centralized power. 5. **Suppression of Opposition**: Opposition was forcibly suppressed. 6. **Volksgemeinschaft**: The goal was to create a "people's community" where individual interests served the nation. Notable fascist leaders included **Benito Mussolini** in Italy and **Adolf Hitler** in Germany . In modern contexts, the term is used to describe far-right nationalist movements that oppose democracy and prioritize the state over individual interests. Source: Conversation with Copilot, 6/10/2024 (1) Fascism | Definition, Meaning, Characteristics, Examples, & History .... Link . (2) Fascism - Wikipedia. Link . (3) What is fascism? And what does it mean in 2020 America?. Link . (4) . Link . (5) Fascism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster. Link . (6) null. Link . (7) Getty Images. Link Link Link

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