Before you complete this assignment, make sure that you have viewed the following video: Video – Fascism (PBS – Rick Stevens) – 56 mins. Video: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU1IVW6uqM0) 

– Mandatory viewing for Discussion Board #5 Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism (Links to an external site.) Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism Here is the initial Discussion Prompt/Question: Explain how Fascism leaders came to power in either Italy and/or in Germany during the time period after World War I (the Great War). You may discuss at least two (2) or all of several aspects of fascism such as: Explain the reasons and ways that civil liberties are denied Explain the reasons for targeting certain ethnic groups as being “inferior” Explain the emergence of military arrest of the artists, the academics, and non-conformists Explain the key activities that are used to overtake a democracy government 1. The Initial Prompt is worth up to 10 points – you must answer with a minimum of 200 words. 2. Read the Initial Prompt of 2 other students and respond with an analytical comment – with a minimum of 50 words per student.