Define fascism and its growth and effects in western europe between wwi and wwii.

Fascism was a governmental system led by a single person also named dictator who had complete power, suppressed opposition and criticism. Also, the ideology regimented all industry and emphasized an aggressive nationalism and often racism. One of the most well-known effects of fascism philosophy was the Holocaust. The Holocaust resulted in the deaths of millions of people. Other effects are the total control by the government, leader, or dictator. Another effect of fascism was the start of the war.