60 pages 2 hours read

Rachel Maddow

Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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Explore the motivations of individuals who were drawn to fascist ideologies in Prequel, examining both personal and societal factors. Support your response with evidence from the text.

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The Nazis used both censorship—for example, in the PCA’s censorship of Confessions of a Nazi Spy—and extensive propaganda to influence the US. Compare and contrast the role of censorship and propaganda in shaping public discourse. Use evidence from the text to support your views.

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Explore the intersections of nationalism, racism, xenophobia, and antisemitism in the book, and their contribution to the rise of fascism, using evidence from the text.

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