Hitler and Mussolini came into power to establish single party states while Germany and Italy were under severe tension and depression. Hitler acquired power in Germany from 1933 to 1945 as compared to Mussolini who ruled for 21 years starting in 1922 to 1943 in Italy. …show more content…
Germany and Italy suffered unemployment and inflation, which caused severe economic problems. As economic conditions declined, the Nazi power was more effective than other parties because they offered simplistic solutions. In 1939, Hitler relieved unemployment by increasing public spending and national production, therefore doubling Italy’s income. Everyday people, especially those who were unemployed in Germany experienced many improvements in social insurance programs. The goal of Hitler’s economic program was to make his country a self-sufficient producer by expanding borders which would benefit importing and exporting goods. As a result, the Nazi Party would gain military power and economic independence, leading to a global economy. In contrast, Mussolini had a two-fold approach that involved controlling workers by attacking trade unions and setting targets for Italy. Mussolini abolished a democracy in Italy and led a new militant Fascism movement in 1919. Mussolini launched a series of battles in 1925 that negatively affected their economy. Mussolini’s prime economic aim was to bring Italy’s economy equal to that of France and Great Britain whom were known as great industrial powers. Mussolini reformed Italy’s transportation system and educational standards to help the country develop. In addition, Mussolini set out to modernize Italy with a goal to remedy the country’s lack of …show more content…
Hitler promised citizens a better life and a new glorious Germany. Hitler was a brilliant public speaker who could persuade German minds. Although Hitler was the ultimate decision maker and absolute ruler, his Nazi Party ruled with terror, repression, and murder. Nazi leaders made up policies without receiving direct orders from Hitler himself. As a result, Hitler’s government was in chaos and dysfunctional. Hitler rarely intervened in political events unless it pertained to his public image. Hitler was inspired by Mussolini’s Fascist government. Mussolini’s political ideas supported parliamentary manoeuvre and radical pressure because Italians were tired of riots and ready to submit to dictatorship. Mussolini, similarly to Hitler, attracted large crowds of people due to his impressive physique and effective way of speaking. In 1922, Mussolini had support of conservative and former soldiers who overthrew the old regime and entrusted his Fascist Party. In contrast, Mussolini initially governed constitutionally, whereas Hitler governed through a dictatorship. After the 1924 elections, Mussolini suspended the constitutional government to establish a dictatorship forbidding the government to govern as in the past, being responsible to the king, ordering parliament to appoint him to enforce the law, establishing censorship of the