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Fascist society, 1926–1940 (A-level only)
Fascist Italy, 1926–1945 (A-level only): Fascist society, 1926–1940 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945
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Fascist society, 1926–1940 (A-level only)4 objectives
- Propaganda and the cult of Il Duce: control of the media; education as propaganda; the role of Fascist organisations.
- The police state: the machinery of Fascist repression; methods to deal with opposition and dissent; the race laws of 1938.
- Fascist economic policies: the establishment and implementation of the Corporate State; Fascist economic policies in response to the 1930s Depression; living standards; the impact on the economy of Fascist military expansion.
- Fascist society: relations between the Fascist regime and the Church; the impact of Fascist organisations on women, youth, peasants and workers; the extent of ‘Fascistisation’ of society by 1940.
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PropagandaTotalitarianismFascist repressionFascist Economic PoliciesLiving StandardsFascistisationLateran Treaty
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- Use specific examples: When discussing Fascist propaganda, always include specific examples of media or educational reforms.
- Use specific examples: When discussing Fascist repression, always include specific instances or laws to support your arguments.
Common mistakes
- Overgeneralizing the impact of propaganda: Acknowledge that while propaganda was a powerful tool, its effectiveness varied among different social groups and regions.
- Overgeneralizing the impact of repression: Acknowledge that while repression was significant, it did not eradicate all forms of dissent; some groups continued to resist the regime.
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