Fascism and Communism

Although fascism and communism both share the common goal of uniting the people of a nation in order to fortify it as a whole, the two forms of government arrive at the idea from completely different directions; communism intends to empower its population while fascism takes advantage of it. According to communist ideals, a perfect communist society seems to be based off of the premise that the people of the working class, the majority of the population, are united by a common existence. Krupskaya mentions "the same conditions of labor," "bonds of class solidarity," and "common experiences." A communist society is supposed to indivisible because like people are working together towards the same goal. Fascism also believes that strength comes in numbers, but they believe this with a condescending undertone. The Nazi party rose at an opportune time of political chaos and won over the public opinion, making anyone who disagreed with them an outsider. The Nazis used this overwhelming majority to assert themselves as a world power. Fascism also believed in the inequality of people and that the majority could not be correct, which supported the governments' political structure. In this way, fascism's ultimate goal of expansion and conquest is the driving force behind their actions, and the unification of its people is merely a tool to help them achieve it.

Even though the the intention behind the two forms of government may be conflicting, their appearance to the people of their respective countries was very similar. Both presented a hope for the future after the difficulties that arose from World War I. Communism and fascism enticed people with promises that their country would soon lead them to greatness again, and the lives of those who followed them would be greatly improved. This attractive sense of unity and fitting in with everyone around you was extremely appealing, and this is what compelled so many to turn to these as salvation from their troubles.