“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 . . . ”

Question

—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?

(1 point)
Responses

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.

A fascist nation gains power by defeating its enemies through warfare.

Answer 1

The statement that best evaluates fascist philosophy as developed during the 1920s and 1930s in Europe is:

A fascist nation gains power by defeating its enemies through warfare.

This aligns with Mussolini's perspective that warfare elevates human energy and courage, and reflects the belief in militarism and the glorification of conflict as central to fascist ideology.