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How did Flapper's symbolize change in Western society?

A Flapper is a rebel woman who did things such as wearing short dresses, smoking, drinking, and having sex before marriage. They symbolized change because they strayed from the norm of society at the time.

Why do you think fascists blame democracy for the problems in Italy?

At the time in which Italy started having problems, the current government was a democracy.

Compare and contrast communism and fascism.

Communism and fascism both are extreme ideologies with brutal leaders and succeed when democracy fails. They contrast because communism is against capitalism and fascism isn't. Communism focuses on things like fair social classes and fascism focuses on things like nationalism.

How did Britain and France emerge from WWI as both victors and losers?

France and Britain were victors because they were on the winning side of the war. They were, in a way, losers because despite being on the winning side of the war, they suffered problems such as destroyed land and lost oversea trade as a result.

How did Hitler create a one party dictatorship? What nationalistic and racial policies were promoted?

Hitler took power legally through an election. He restricted peoples' civil rights and if anyone got in his way he'd kill them. The Arian race and their features of blonde hair and blue eyes were promoted because Hitler thought them to be the ideal and perfect race.

What problems did Italy face after WWI? How did these problems help Mussolini gain power?

Italy didn't get the land they were supposed to get for joining the war. They also had destroyed land, many strikes happening, and economical problems. The problems helped Mussolini gain power because he displayed himself as the light in the darkness and said he would fix everything.

What were two restrictions placed on German Jewish people?

Jews had to wear yellow Star of David armbands every time they went out in public and they weren't allowed to have jobs in the government or leave the country.

List three problems faced by the Weimar republic.

The Weimar republic was moderate so no political parties favored them. They also had to face the problem of having many small political parties instead of a few big ones. Also, the Weimar republic had to sign the Treaty of Versailles resulting in the loss of land and $30 million.

How did technology shape pop culture? Name two technologies that shape today's pop culture.

The gramophone allowed people to listen to music in their own home and the car allowed people access to a more efficient way of transportation.

Why do you think dictators like Hitler and Stalin need to find scapegoats?

They need to find scapegoats to cover up all their wrong doing and keep their reputation good.


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