Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video

1. 02:35 Where does the word “fascism” comes from?
2. 03:18 The video argues that defining fascism as a form of political behavior is an important distinction. Why is this?
3. 04:20 What are some of the methods that fascists use to gain power?
4. 05:34 Why was internationalism a threat to the fascist agenda?
5. 08:00 Why is total war the only kind of war for fascists?
6. 12:20 How are authoritarianism and populism distinct from fascism, even if they share some characteristics, according to the video?