Use the excerpt to answer the question.
“War alone brings up to its highest tension all human energy and puts the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have courage to meet it. All other trials are substitutes, which never really put men into the position where they have to make the great decision . . . ”
—Benito Mussolini, “What is Fascism?” The Italian Encyclopedia, 1932
Which of these statements best evaluates fascist philosophy that developed during the 1920s and 1930s in Europe?
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Responses
A fascist nation gains power by defeating its enemies through warfare.
A fascist nation gains power by defeating its enemies through warfare.
A fascist state gains respect by using diplomacy rather than warfare.
A fascist state gains respect by using diplomacy rather than warfare.
A fascist state gains glory by restricting military service to the upper class.
A fascist state gains glory by restricting military service to the upper class.
A fascist state gains honor by using warfare as a last resort.
A fascist state gains honor by using warfare as a last resort.
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The correct answer is: A fascist nation gains power by defeating its enemies through warfare.
The correct statement that best evaluates fascist philosophy based on the provided excerpt would be:
- A fascist nation gains power by defeating its enemies through warfare.
To answer this question, we can look at the excerpt from Benito Mussolini's "What is Fascism?" from 1932. According to the excerpt, Mussolini states that war brings out the highest tension and noble qualities in a nation. He also suggests that all other trials are mere substitutes for this experience.
Based on this information, the statement that best evaluates fascist philosophy during the 1920s and 1930s in Europe is: "A fascist nation gains power by defeating its enemies through warfare." This aligns with Mussolini's belief that war is a crucial aspect of fascism and that it brings out the best in a nation.