Totalitarianism Day 4: Fascism in Italy

Friday, March 2

Indoctrination as a Tool for Totalitarianism

Warm-Up

Look at the photos.

Objective:

I can understand how Mussolini used indoctrination to maintain his fascist power.

Agenda:

1)  5 minute discussion of national anthems and the Pledge.  Link here.
2)  Indoctrination and Fascism discussion.

3) Video on Mussolini (4:50 - 16:46) .  Fill in chart of tools of totalitarianism while you watch!

4)  Photo Analysis:  See Think Wonder.
Here are the photos you can choose from.

Homework:

Read and notes on Hitler from World History Connections To Today.  Here is the reading.  And here are guided notes if you would like them.

Ticket To Leave:

Share with your table partners which picture you chose and what your person's perspective was.

Added Bonus Article:

This is a good summary article on Mussolini.