It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.
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Financial Literacy is the functional understanding and ability to use multiple financial skills. Evidence shows financial literacy is required for human development and growth. Financial education is valued, but it is not embraced by higher-education institutions. Many students, family and alumni put themselves in further debt in attempt to attain a higher-education throughout their years. Financial literacy should be taught within higher education to promote economic and financial health. The impact of implementing financial literacy into education systems would be beneficial because it provides people with the tools and information they need.
My personal feelings on this are that I have not had financial literacy education growing up and now that I have learned new information, it is easier to understand the financial stressors of life. There are many reasons for the differences in political knowledge between age groups. These differences separate them from being informed or otherwise referred to as “good” citizens. It is frowned upon that children lack the general knowledge adults have regarding history, geography and politics. According to the Citizens Knowledge of Politics article, people are mostly uninformed when it comes to history, geography and politics. General knowledge is crucial when making an impact on society. Since people lack it, they are not able to actively participate in the campaigns. Which can be disadvantageous not only to themselves but society. Some factors include education, engagement, social class, lack of knowledge and resources. This includes upper, middle and lower class. Which all have varying opinions regarding their political views. One main reason is taxation; amongst other factors. It causes people to pay attention because it involves their money. As far as education goes, some people are highly educated, well educated, fairly educated or not at all. The educational challenges are detrimental to children. This is because general knowledge is what they use in the future. Not only to make their own decisions; but political and electoral as well. Children receive education and guidance throughout schooling. The school system, curriculum and educators provide the knowledge they receive; which carries throughout their life. If it included more material regarding these matters; the problem with lacking the general knowledge would be minimized. Some children lack how-to knowledge which includes how to vote, sources to obtain information, and who to talk to. Just by lacking a small amount of knowledge, it limits their capabilities to be considered a “good citizen” or actively participate. Non academic demands have also been negatively affecting the amount children are able to learn about these topics. This is done by incorporation of unnecessary materials into the curriculum or school system. It withdrawals useful skills and information that could be learned. This area of education is mainly blamed for the lack of general knowledge children have compared to others. Instead of learning useful information that could help in the future; they’re requiring other demands. Citizens who are unaware of politics, geography and history will be voting for those who impact the economy and society immensely. “To be a good citizen in a democracy, you need to be well informed in history and geography”. Therefore, being aware and informed would positively influence their decision. According to the article, children’s education on politics, history and geography is crucial to the future. Where they will be faced with challenges that require them to utilize the information. Some believe that this knowledge is important because they will eventually be voting for influential candidates. Engagement is another variable of the differences in political knowledge between ages. In the textbook it says,“enhancing what we know about politics and what we value should make us more effective in knowing how to behave politically(p.16)”. If it is not placed into children or adults lives they could be ignorant to it in general. The importance of learning about, or being an active citizen could be misunderstood. Although, if those involved were proactive about their learning; they would be able to actively and informatively engage. Overall, there are many variables that can be held accountable for the difference in knowledge on politics amongst age groups. Donald Duck in Mathemagic
I enjoyed watching the cartoon and learning new facts about what mathematics contributes to. I thought it was cool that music started by fractionating strings and using the different harmonies together years ago. Another thing I found interesting was all of the shapes that were brought to my attention in everyday life and nature. Even in art, such as the Mona Lisa. I was shocked about how music was discovered and how much it has impacted and benefitted our society. It is overwhelming thinking about how much difference math can make and has made. Presently, it keeps the order of everything that exists. Being able to visualize the different shapes that make up various figures was also pleasing. I liked that there was a different approach to show ways math contributes to everything. The example of the pool table when the fractions were lining up with the diamonds on the table so that Donald Duck could make accurate projections in order to sink his ball in one of the holes was intriguing. This video helped me realize how much mathematics and shapes are involved in our daily lives. They are in everything that exists. I thought it was very neat how different shapes were shown around different types of flowers and paintings were filled with basic shapes. I appreciated the variety of examples used to support the importance of numbers and shapes in everyday life and that it is related to Disney. I also loved how the narrator explains “only in the mind can we see infinity”. This video was fun to watch considering it involved math and Donald Duck from Disney. Donald Duck in Mathemagic land relates to Math120 In many ways. First, it is composed of numbers, shapes, proportions, fractions, and problem-solving. Donald also mimics the students in class because they are constantly discovering learning and solving new mathematical concepts. Ms. Kolva also explains real-world examples of where mathematical strategies can or will be used when teaching concepts to Math120 class as well. Another relation is zoom classes for Math120 and the private meetings Pythagoras used to have. Pythagoras used to gather in small groups to privately share mathematical ideas and our class does that on zoom. Through Zoom, only people who are invited or possess’ a private code has access to the online chat; just like members involved in Pythagoras’ private meetings. Donald Duck also sometimes has a hard time solving some proportions, problems, or equations as do students in Math120. Yet they both take any steps necessary to get closer to the solution and continuously attempt to solve the equation or problem. This film also relates to my field of study as well. Similar to Donald duck, I am metaphorically going on an unknown path attempting to solve all of the issues thrown at me and make everything makes sense. My field of study itself is unknown and it is general. There is a lot of analysis involved and my classes are diverse just like the variety of mathematical subjects in the video. Donald Duck and I are on a journey consisting of taking steps in order to problem solve and understand the material. We both actively analyze, measure, learn, make attempts, make mistakes, calculate strategies, and solve equations throughout different subject areas. Learning and problem solving are strong themes of the relation between my field of study and Donald Duck’s Mathemagic land. In addition, my field of study has many unpredicted outcomes, factors, and possibilities; such as concepts, equations, expressions, and proportions do. Shapes and numbers are also very repetitive in the video and my field of study. There are many strategies I will use to be successful in this field and Donald duck did the same in Mathemagic land. Importantly, this video relates to everyday life in various ways. Humanity cannot predict their future or path, similar to Donald Duck in this video. All we can both do is attempt to solve the problems we face and utilize mathematics for assistance. Using mathematics is beneficial and helps make things in life make sense together. Humanity also benefits from math entirely since it is severely relevant. We utilize math every day whether it be in a store, at home, or by operating technology put together by using numbers, formulas, and calculations. We benefited from music that derived from mathematical findings and live in houses proportionally put together amongst many others. Nature also possesses many mathematical features. Many kinds of flowers take symmetrical and asymmetrical forms and shapes. Calculated strategies are also used in games, sports fields, and many more. A massive amount of our world derives from mathematics and depends on it to make sense. Even our planet’s orbit, the telescope, and optical instruments such as glasses came from mathematics. It is heavily ingrained into our world, society and used as a functional system. Detrimental effects of Racial Bias within Mass incarceration
Out of all the Americans imprisoned in our jail system today, 40% of them are African-American. The film 13th epitomized how mass incarceration exemplifies racism and ignites war on the poor, detrimentally affecting their lives in the present and future during this modern time. The film 13th exposes racial and organizational discrimination and bias in the criminal justice system leading to mass incarceration. This film features slavery being banned, to the 13th amendment being introduced; redesigning slavery’s infrastructure. Prisons profit off of this economically and receive free labor. This gave the government and administration incentive to fill the prisons. Then the Jim Crow segregation laws were enforced. In the past, presidents also used the current rising crime rate to bash the civil rights movement. They both spoke out on drug issues as a “public enemy” and not a health issue. They also demanded “law and order “as a new offensive strategy to profit off of. The call for “law and order “soon became a southern tactic where Democrats and Republicans started passing bills to continue profiting and hold control over the criminal justice system and its prisoners. Nixon’s administration official eventually admitted the “war on drugs” was “...all about throwing black people in jail”. African-American communities struggled because of this and the cycle persisted and continued to benefit the economy. When watching 13th, I was disturbed and upset at how people were being treated but, I believe the film is important in igniting change and exposing the world to the discrimination African-Americans experience and how the criminal justice system‘s infrastructure is harming them. It is frustrating that society and people in power ignore the wrongness in these actions, facilities, or the harm they have caused and continue to do so. It disgusted me that they know individuals and society are suffering due to the racial focal point and profits of prisons but do not take any action. There are two chapter course-readings that connect to the film in part IV Chapter 3 and 4. Chapter 3, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness discusses Obama’s message and how it was aimed towards absent, black fathers. But, how he did not address that absentness was because of mass incarceration. He discusses personal responsibility and the black stereotype for political gain. This chapter emphasizes the “... majority of young black men… are currently under the control of the criminal justice system”. That “thousands of black men are unable to be good fathers for their children...because they are warehoused in prisons, locked in cages”. “This was not voluntary, it was forced and a result of the ‘war on drugs’”(p.286). This chapter is aimed at black men stereotypes and how mass-incarceration contributed to this by disrupting communities and families. Chapter 4, Living While Black and the Criminalization of Blackness relates to the film 13th because it also exposes how black people are negatively perceived and treated in society. It shows a waterfall effect in the criminal justice system. Many people of color are “... viewed with suspicion, profiled, and threatened with responses from police for minor infractions, or less”(p.294). Racial profiling played a significant role in the “war on drugs “, mass incarceration, police brutality, and the detrimental effects faced by colored communities. Both this chapter and the 13th show examples of wrongly imprisoned colored people who were targeted because of their race. Both also, show evidence on how they are treated less than others and how this negative outlook perpetuates the cycle of treatment and criminal outcomes. The film is an example of organizational discrimination because it focuses on discrimination within one organization being the criminal justice arena. This is because policies and rules were put in place to impact colored people and profit off of them economically. For example, Clinton’s crime bill and the “war on drugs“. The way blacks were portrayed led them to be the focal point of the “public enemy“ and directly violate their communities after these rules and policies were enacted. The entire film was based on the criminal justice system and the way it treated colored people back then and now. The prison system can be reformed because people have a more accessible way to be exposed to injustice with today’s technology. There have also been a lot of cases that show people are not being treated properly or receiving the help they need in prison. Prisons are overflowing with people and have become a political weapon over the years. Activists, scholars, prisoners, supporters, and families have all contributed to evidence over the years that prisons are aimed towards black communities and do not rehabilitate people during the time they’re locked up. Change is consistently being pursued in efforts for better results. Therefore, prisons are eventually able to be reformed due to the desire for change and betterment of society based on the past and modern day racism, mass incarceration, and their detrimental effects. In conclusion, mass incarceration exemplifies modern-day racism and has detrimental effects on poor communities. They are targeted due to organizational discrimination where rules and policies make them subjected to violence, accusations and prosecution due to race. Racial bias and profiling also contribute to these issues. The 13th provides historical and present evidence of racial discrimination towards color people. There is also evidence of the negative effect over representation of colored people in crime and violence has on society. Mass incarceration is also a war against the poor because their communities were targeted with policies aimed towards more-likely incarcerating them. The infrastructure targeted their communities and profit off of them by criminalizing blacks, the poor, and colored people; similarly to the past. 13th exposes many hard truths about mass incarceration, its history, origins, and effects on race and poor communities. I really appreciate the dirt movie for the different perspective and bountiful information it offers on dirt. The first thing that caught my attention is when the movie referred to dirt as a living, breathing skin. It was also really refreshing to hear that our soil is completely recycled. Especially through the stars. It is amazing to me Vandana Shiva pointed out we as humans are made of the same five basic elements soil is. Another point made was by Jeremy Narby, he said dirt has “more organized information than the surface”. This is due to the reuse of information and components in the soil recycled through the earth and stars. The concept is still complex to me, but I wish everything worked naturally and together the same way dirt does. This movie offers a more emotional appeal to dirt as well. It really emphasized and highlighted the value of it and its impact on people and life. I started feeling like I undervalued dirt and didn’t realize how important it is or the cycles it goes through. I never realized how important dirt is or the actual process of it until watching this film.
Although, I thought the man who said he eats dirt everywhere he went was a little strange. I partly understand it though because we all have different interests. I think digging in mud and clay is interesting. But, I am sure someone walking up to me doing that could also think it was strange. I would imagine it is gross and am unsure how you could taste any elements or the important or dirt. But, it didn’t seem like he could really explain it. Although, I can relate to different tastes of water. People say water does not have a taste but if you try different brands you can notice a difference. Shortly after, I liked how the film showed wine tasting and a pottery wheel because I never knew that’s how you tasted wine and I’ve always loved ceramics. I can relate to the appreciation of soil and Earth in this way because I used to love different clays when I used them. I remember my favorite parts of clay had pieces of sediment and baby rocks in it. Overall, I really liked this movie and how equal dirt and land is compared to us as humans. There’s proof and scientific evidence to show its value. I found more peace in relating with the earth and feeling at one with it as Vandana explained. Even that it can be cleansing and can possess healing powers to some people. I got a sense of spirituality in the ending and I needed to feel more connected lately. This movie really helped me feel more at place and learn many new things about its components, process, impact, past, future, connections and more. Economical gain of Imperialism
In Aspiration & Dissonance by Jeffrey Lamonica, author James Esposito explored the British’ use of imperialism for economic gain in the chapter “The British Second Empire 1830-1914”. European presence grew throughout colonies during this era and the dangers of imperialism and colonization were shown while composing the empires of trade. Economics was the primary cause of British Imperialism in Zexu’s day in 1840 and Kipling’s era in 1899. Esposito offered support in this chapter containing economical and political forces such as trade, goods, housing, policies, treaties, war and more. The first example mentioned in this chapter distincts how the British Empire derives from Naval power using tax money. “The valuable commodities like sugar and tea made money for the state through taxes…(p134)”. This was done by the collection of taxes used to build stronger and more powerful ships to help fight and protect the trade it was transporting. Which fueled wars, transported trade, and built Britain into the strongest navy simultaneously. Esposito also mentioned how tea became essential for consumption amongst other commodities such as porcelain and other goods. Therefore, the British had to begin trading their silver for them. But shortly after, they ran out of silver to trade and “faced huge trade deficits” (p135). Europeans demand for commercial interests were hindered by this with few goods to trade with China and trade restrictions amongst them. This led them to utilize Opium as a source of trade from the sub-continent India. The drug became very popular and detrimentally affected China’s population. According to Esposito, “The opium trade, taxed and paid to the British Government, helped pay for imperial expansion” (p135). He argued they could not have paid for any of it without the Opium-trade. This mutilated China’s economy, state revenue, their population’s health and was used to justify trade. Later on, Lin Zexu illustrated the detrimental effects of Opium and enacted anti-Opium policies towards the British. This led to the Opium War and the British military defeated Chinese forces, leading to The Treaty of Nanjing where coastal cities were used as trading ports. Esposito also mentioned how Kipling’s poem illustrated European’s differing ideas from natives and Chinese. “It was thought Europeans, again, were endowed with the most desirable attributes. Asians and Native Americans less so” (p137). Which gave Europeans the motive and initiative to intervene in colonies to achieve modernity. This was done without permission of the colonies and attracted injuries and death. Kiplings statement “To veil the threat of terror” sheds light on the lethality used to gain or seek profit. In conclusion, “Economic development became one of the major justifications for the imperial project”(p138). Economics was the primary cause of British Imperialism for various reasons. To begin, the British used their power to extend into India to achieve Opium and create the opportunity for profit. This is economic because the tax money produced from Opium went towards building stronger naval boats; which caused trade to increase. While the trade increased, China’s population was falling to addiction and illness. Which drove the Emperor to force Lin Zexu to implement anti-opium policies to eradicate the Opium trade. This was intended to weaken its business development by their government and resulted in war. Eventually, treaties were put in place and the perception of Asians and other races besides European began to deteriorate. Imperialism became prominent in the 1800’s and empowered the Europeans with a variety of trade, commerce, new technology and superiority. The French Revolutions Impact of Rights
Author Anthony Makowski dove into the impact of the French Revolution on citizen's rights in Aspiration & Dissonance by Jeffrey Lamonica in the chapter “Aux Armes: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen in Global Perspective”. The French Revolution intended for rights to be universal to all but were only relative to certain French citizens. Makowski distinctly exposed the intention for the universal obtention of rights during the fall of the French Revolution from the actual outcome. Rights were granted to more of the French population but were not globally during this time. He specifically announced, “With the desire to be sympathetic to the social and cultural traditions of a diverse community, the attempts to create a truly universal basket of human rights for over seven billion on the planet remains, to put it mildly, illusive (p.127)”. This claim labeled the intention for universal rights as deceptive even though it was a major concern. The unshackle of revolutionary ideas to expand modern liberties during the late 18th century “...fundamentally challenge established orders of government and found new societies based on reason and...equality (p. 128)”. The French first attempted to transform into a republic monarchy instead of a constitutional one to reflect the needs of French citizens who experienced inequality initially. The oppressed society craved societal and constitutional change. Including additional rights after suffering from food shortages, economic crisis, lost wars, bad harvests, bad press, and taxation that harmed the poor by taking more than half their profits, amongst many other challenges faced. Makowski went into detail about how Louis XVI called representatives from France together from various social classes and estates “...to try and break the financial crisis and secure new sources of revenue for the crown (p.129)”. His intentions aimed at assisting the monarchy at the time. But, the groups involved in the consultation had their own opinions and rebelled. One of these groups began to call themselves the National Assembly and represented the common French citizens. The French Revolution generally began when the French stormed Bastille. This symbolic destruction now represented independence and freedom for citizens. New strength formed in the process and a new government was being considered to “...better reflect the needs of French citizens (p. 130)”. In later years, the French constitution sought to create a set of rights for citizens. Although, many restrictions and law codes prevented those rights from becoming global. Makowski discussed how “declarations of human rights codified by states are a more recent development (p. 130)”. That meant the new set of rights was specifically for French citizens. This supported how the French Revolution’s transformative era was directed towards the improvement of French citizen's rights and authority rather than the rights of citizens globally. Although in time, many French governments claimed to abide by the new set of rights and did the opposite. In conclusion, the French Revolution intended for rights to be relevant to certain French citizens rather than globally. At the beginning of Aux Armes, the idea of sharing a universal set of human rights was said to be “elusive”. During this time, food shortages, extreme taxation, bad harvests, press, and more were very prevalent. Therefore, Louis XVI gathered representatives from multiple classes and attempted to find a solution for the tax crisis and other issues occurring at the time. After, the included representatives blamed Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette. This resulted in the rise of the National Assembly and the creation of a new set of rights. These rights were granted to specific French populations and most were not upheld within every French government. Overall, the rights created were not applicable globally because they were codified by the state. The French Revolution possessed its own issues which caused a revolt and the French monarchy fell. Therefore, a new set of rights were put in place for those citizens and not universally. The Inevitable of Fascism
In Aspiration & Dissonance by Jeffrey LaMonica, author Jeffrey LaMonica reveals ideological principles within the 1932 article “The Doctrine of Fascism” in the chapter Fascist Ideology: The Italian Case Study that includes Nationalism, Ethnic Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, Pragmatism, and Authoritarian Liberalism. “The Doctrine of Fascism” explored Italian Fascist Ideology and the effects that derive from them. LaMonica expressed that Fascism is “typically associated with sweeping “nefarious terms such as ‘dictatorship’,’ oppression’,’ war’ and ‘genocide’(p.24)”. The Fascist Italian Government had a unique structure due to being formed upon multiple philosophies in the 1920s and 1930s. The tenets mentioned are major factors in the government and serve as evidence, inevitably, fascism will always lead to war and/or genocide. Makowski mentioned, “Nationalism was the fundamental principle of Italian Fascist Ideology and the basis for all other components of Italian Fascism”. It meant civilians would take pride in their nation and advocate for political independence. This concept valued the idea of the state as a combination of all the citizens, government and military combined. “Popular will” represented mostly all decisions in Italy and decisions were made on popular consent. For example, when Fascist Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935, Mussolini said it was not only the army, but the millions of Italians marching towards the goal of unity. They used weapons such as flame throwers, poisonous gas, and lethal force on the residents. The people in Ethiopia’s homes were destroyed, families were torn apart, people died and much violence occurred; it was justified by Nationalism. Biological supremacy is also derived from Ethnic Nationalism. It gave those in the state xenophobia towards those outsides of the state and solidified the bond of “government decisions, military action and popular will (p.25)”. Liberal societies viewed Italy’s fascist government as manipulative and “scandalous (p.25”. The Italian people interpreted the government's truth as their own and justified their actions based on popular will and the interests of the nation. Imperialism also played a major role in Italian Fascism and the justification of actions. The extension of power and control using force was excessively utilized within the Italian Fascist Government. For example, after invading Ethiopia, Social Darwinist claims were made by Mussolini stating the invasion was bringing “modern civilization” to Africa. Even though it was immensely violent. In addition, Militarism was a major tenet of the Italian Fascist Government. It was fueled by Nationalism as a way to possess power and control over other people or countries. The idea encouraged the need to possess and maintain a strong military to support the country’s interests to justify their power and influence extension on other countries. Militarism also preyed on the younger population and intertwined the motivation to join the military socially and within school organizations in the 1930s. For example, there is a popular hymn expressed to them stating “...that the Balilla will give their hearts to those who stand with them and throw stones at those who oppose them (p.27)”. Militarism’s ideas and values are encouraged to younger people and mainly consider its capabilities and success’ the primary determinant of their worth as well. Another tenet within the Italian Fascist Government that contributes to war is pragmatism. To achieve national goals, incidents were justified that was immoral. The democratic system was criticized during this time and “Pragmatism allowed Mussolini’s government to ally itself with non-fascist seats of power in Italian society such as the Roman Catholic Church, the Italian Nationalist Association, big business, and labor unions…(p.27)”. This gave more power to the government and assisted in many justifications for their actions in a positive manner. Authoritarian Liberalism contributed as well because it intended for strict enforcement on the freedom of civilians and their rights. The Fascist government believed in providing an environment in which civilians can experience their rights and freedom to grow into their potential selves. Although, “The Doctrine of Fascism” claims people are self-centered and subjected to human nature. Therefore, their rights cannot be recognized without a government or authority. “...individual rights and freedoms cannot be realized without a government...to enforce them (p.28)”. Justification for dictatorial measures in the 1920s and 1930s was a toxic ideological principle and gave more room for corruption and oppression. In conclusion, Nationalism, Ethnic Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, Pragmatism, and Authoritarian Liberalism tenets perpetuate each other and contribute to the war in their significant ways. Fascist Italy was recognized as a dictatorship and was said to manipulate civilian’s ideologies, rights and freedoms. This government is “...limiting the rights and freedoms of the Italian people (p.29)”. Actions were justified based on nationalist-fueled ideologies and many people died. This led the outside world to view Fascist Italy as oppressors. After considering the tenets explored in “The Doctrine of Fascism” it is inevitable fascism will lead to war and/or genocide because it was a multi-structured and fueled government that encourages nationalist ideologies that fuel Imperialism and Militarism. Which is justified by Pragmatism, Nationalism, and Ethnic Nationalism. It was a violent and destructive empire that eventually fell due to their fall out with Great Britain, France, The Leauge Of Nations, and demise in World War ii amongst the war-provoking tenets previously held in Italy’s Fascist Government. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles is often referred to as "the failed peace" because it did not officially end all of the violence and issues that were occurring when the war was going on. It did not fulfill its purpose and another world war began decades later. The treaty humiliated Germany and other Central Powers. This also had greater side effects on them. Such as forcing them to accept war guilt for initiating the war. Germany was also forced to pay reparations to allies, give up territory, and were demanded to deliver free natural resources such as coal to Belgium and France each year. In addition, they were forced to cede land to colonies in Africa, The Pacific, Asia, France, and Poland. This hurt Germany with costly reparations, criticism, loss of land, military-size reduction, humiliation, and instability. Soon after, the assembly of the League of Nations took place. The League of Nation's purpose was intended to settle conflicts or debates between countries without the military getting involved. Although, the treaty failed to establish long-term peace because most nations did not agree with the terms. The treaty made physical fighting stop momentarily but cause political issues in the long run that were later blamed for causing the next world war. It did not help the nation to put all the blame on one country and expect other nations to move forward entirely. Instead, Germany was weakened and another world war occurred decades later. Germany was also very frustrated and it contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler in power. That later lead to the organization and movements of violent socialist parties.
2. Three characteristics of Fascism include oppressive, dictatorial, and genocidal. Fascism is a strict government that is composed of a multi-structured set of ideas and practices. Fascism is dictatorial because it requires a main person or source to hold total power or control. Another reason is that the structure is based on the combination of military, government, and citizens combined. The values of the oppressor and nation are used to make decisions based on the popular will. Fascism is oppressive because it involves unjustified treatment and much control. People do not have the equal opportunity to make their own decisions. The nation's interests are more valued than the civilians and it requires complete subservience. The civilians are also are taught to advocate for the nation's interests and its political independence over their own. Their individual beliefs and freedom are suppressed, and they're abused by the power of authority. Fascism is genocidal because it leads to immense violence, conflict, opposition, and war. For example, The invasion of Ethiopia took place and deadly weapons were used on the civilians. But, the Fascist leader said it was a noble act to bring modernization. The people destroying territory and killing people were taught to believe what they were doing was justified for their Nation. The ideas values and practices put in place lead to colonies being destroyed, violence, use of weapons, and death. It is possible for fascist governments to rise in Europe between wars because it was the main principle of government. Therefore, the person who was mainly in control still possessed their power. Tenets were spread to strengthen the military and it empowered fascist imperialism. It is a self-empowering ideology that remains strict. Opposition or disagreement results in violence, war, or even death. After World War 1, it was easy for fascism to remain throughout Europe because people desire unity and leadership. After The Treaty Of Versailles was signed people were still discontent with the agreement. Therefore, the opportunity of unity and shared values appealed to people and the practices continued. Especially with the use of propaganda and national promise. |
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