Fascist society, 1926–1940 (A-level only) Key Terms

Propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Totalitarianism

A political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

Fascist repression

The methods employed by the Fascist regime to suppress opposition, including violence, intimidation, and legal measures.

Totalitarianism

A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

Fascist Economic Policies

Strategies implemented by the Fascist regime to control and direct the economy, including state intervention and the Corporate State.

Living Standards

The level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a certain socioeconomic class in Italy during the Fascist period.

Fascistisation

The process of integrating Fascist ideology into various aspects of society, including education, youth organizations, and cultural life.

Lateran Treaty

A 1929 agreement between the Italian state and the Catholic Church that recognized the Vatican as an independent state and established Catholicism as the state religion.