Nazi Germany
Throughout Europe around the time of World War II, there were many countries who became totalitarian. Specifically, Italy, Germany, and Russia evolved new government systems as a result of many factors, some from World War I. Italy converted to their government of Fascism for many reasons. During World War I, the Italian army and other Italians were beginning to see different cultures and different lifestyles from the countries they were fighting with or against. Becoming exposed, they witnessed new military equipment. Other countries, especially France, Great Britain and Germany, considered themselves advanced and more technologically educated, and viewed Italy as the backward nation. Naturally, Italy felt the bad vibes that the other countries were sending and wanted to change this. In one battle, the Italians were losing to Austria. Britain came in and helped the Italians win, but the Italians still viewed the war as a mutilated victory. After the war, they claimed Istria, but it was given to Yugoslavia instead. Economic situations also made it possible for Fascism to rise up in Italy. Inflation and unemployment made it difficult for the returning soldiers to survive. This mix made many Italians unhappy.
Germany?s Nazism was the most successful in creating a totalitarian government. This is probably due to the fact that most Germans were desperate for faith and were also very angry and bitter. Hitler, although dangerous and chemically unbalanced, made the German citizens want to be strong. Germany, like Italy, changed their government to help cope with difficult times, both economically and socially. One major cause of the formation of the Nazi Regime was the Treaty of Versailles which was signed in June 1919. This treaty changed many territories that were established during World War I. The one that was a direct hit to Germany was Alsace- Lorraine which was given back to France. Germany, which was considered the cause of the war, also had time to give up their territory in the sea of Japan. Overall, the Germans lost 10% of its land and 13% of its people. The Treaty also limited the German army to 100,000, with no air force, no tanks and no artillery. Germany also couldn?t have a navy. On top of this, Germany was also required to pay $5 Billion to the allies. Without a doubt, the Germans weren?t happy. Nazi Germany was very nationalistic. Hitler promised to make Germany strong again. This was very appealing emotionally, but especially appealing to people who were having the most difficulty. The society was based on violence, and against socialism, liberalism and Christianity. The Nazis had a more specific ideology than the Fascists in Italy: Aryan Superiority. Nazi Germany successfully achieved a totalitarian society. <
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