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Explain the similarity in the ideologies of Fascism and Nazism.

Asked by Topperlearning User | 23 Jul, 2015, 03:47: PM

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Following are the similarities between Fascism and Nazism:

Both ideologies had faith in totalitarian rule.
Both despised democracy and its political institutions.
Both ideologies held the view that the State is supreme and it could suppress the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals.
Both upheld one party and one leader for a State.
Both believed in aggressive nationalism and imperialism.
Both regarded war as an instrument for furthering national interests.
Both preferred ultra nationalistic, anti communist and anti democratic rule.

Answered by | 23 Jul, 2015, 05:47: PM