Which World War II-era leader coined the term “fascism”?
Joseph Stalin
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Benito Mussolini
Fact: Benito Mussolini, the dictator of Italy, coined the term “fascism.” Mussolini founded the Fascist Party in 1919, drawing inspiration from the Latin word fasces, a symbol of authority in ancient Rome. He envisioned fascism as a political ideology rooted in nationalism, authoritarianism, and the unification of state and corporate power under a single-party regime. Mussolini’s fascist regime served as a model for other authoritarian leaders, including Adolf Hitler, and played a central role in the rise of totalitarianism in Europe leading up to World War II.
Correct Answer: Benito Mussolini