Fascism rejects many of the fundamental ideas of the Enlightenment, such as individualism, reason, and progress. It emphasizes state power, militarism, nationalism, and often racism. Fascism first came to power in Italy, not Germany, and it is not another word for communism. While the rise of fascism in Europe was a contributing factor to World War II, it was not a direct cause of World War I.

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Fascism

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Fascism

A) emphasizes individual rights and freedoms.
B) first came to power in Germany.
C) is another word for communism.
D) rejects many of the ideas of the Enlightenment.
E) was a cause of World War I.

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