Vocabulary Definitions:

Fascism: A political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian leadership, nationalism, and the suppression of opposition.

Totalitarian State: A government that controls all aspects of public and private life.

Propaganda: Information used to promote a political cause or point of view, often biased or misleading.

Corruption: Dishonest or unethical behavior by those in power.

Banality of Evil: The idea that ordinary people can commit evil acts when following orders or conforming to authority.

Mussolini: An Italian dictator who founded Fascism and ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943.

Blackshirts: Mussolini’s paramilitary squad used to enforce his policies and intimidate opponents.

Il Duce: The title Mussolini adopted meaning