Watch this 20th Century World History and Fascist Dictatorships video entitled Beginnings of Fascism to study the historical roots of fascism, and discuss the reasons why fascism, a form of nationalism taken to an extreme, gained popularity in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. Identify the elements of Fascist ideology common to most Fascist movements. Learn how Fascist ideology differs from communism, and discuss the reasons why left-wing and right-wing political movements developed in opposition to liberal democracy.
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