Nationalism and authoritarianism were integral components of many political cultures that did not turn to fascism in the 1930s. Germany's challenging experience of the Great Depression is what drove Germany into fascism.

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Con: The fact that other countries did not have strong fascist movements may be due to incidental factors, like the lack of charismatic leaders in countries like France and the UK.

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Pro: French nationalism grew significantly in the 19th century and was also used to justify their imperial expansion. Despite this, French fascism never achieved the power the Nazis did.

To what extent was the Great Depression responsible for the collapse of the Weimar Republic?

Nationalism and authoritarianism were integral components of many political cultures that did not turn to fascism in the 1930s. Germany's challenging experience of the Great Depression is what drove Germany into fascism.

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French nationalism grew significantly in the 19th century and was also used to justify their imperial expansion. Despite this, French fascism never achieved the power the Nazis did.

The fact that other countries did not have strong fascist movements may be due to incidental factors, like the lack of charismatic leaders in countries like France and the UK.

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Nationalism and authoritarianism were integral components of many political cultures that did not turn to fascism in the 1930s. Germany's challenging experience of the Great Depression is what drove Germany into fascism.

Pro claim 1

French nationalism grew significantly in the 19th century and was also used to justify their imperial expansion. Despite this, French fascism never achieved the power the Nazis did.

Con claim 1

The fact that other countries did not have strong fascist movements may be due to incidental factors, like the lack of charismatic leaders in countries like France and the UK.