The document summarizes the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany in the early 20th century. It describes how economic struggles led to Mussolini rising to power in Italy. In Germany, the unstable Weimar Republic struggled with inflation and debt following WWI. Adolf Hitler gained popularity by blaming Germany's problems on Jews and communists. He became Chancellor in 1933 and quickly consolidated power, establishing a fascist dictatorship. The Nazi party pursued aggressive rearmament and persecution of Jews, culminating in the "Final Solution" plan during WWII.