Liberal Fascism - Chapter Three
A 10-question quiz on Chapter Three of Liberal Fascism by JonahGoldberg, entitled "Woodrow Wilson and the Birth of Liberal Fascism".
- 1.
What was the name of the totalitarian ideology that took root in America during the first part of the 20th century?
- A.
Socialism
- B.
National Socialism
- C.
Progressivism
- D.
Futurism
Correct Answer
C. Progressivism -
- 2.
Why did Goldberg consider Woodrow Wilson to be the 20th century's first fascist dictator?
- A.
He arrested more dissidents in three years than Mussolini did in a decade.
- B.
He violated more civil liberties in three years than Mussolini did in 12.
- C.
He created a more comprehensive government propaganda ministry than Mussolini did.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 3.
What was the name of Woodrow Wilson's massive and widely acclaimed book of political science?
- A.
The State
- B.
Man, Economy, and State
- C.
Nation, State, and Economy
- D.
Human Action
Correct Answer
A. The State -
- 4.
What two visions were said to compliment each other perfectly during the Progressive Era?
- A.
Italian Fascism and Roman Catholicism
- B.
Darwinian organicism and Christian messianism
- C.
Social Darwinism and Individualism
- D.
Darwinian selectionism and Marxian classism
Correct Answer
B. Darwinian organicism and Christian messianism -
- 5.
What does Goldberg highlight as the connection between Progressive totalitarianism and Darwinian theory?
- A.
Darwinian theory proved that God does not exist, allowing the State to fill the void.
- B.
Charles Darwin was an important Progressive figure.
- C.
Woodrow Wilson was a professor of biology at Princeton and taught evolution there.
- D.
Wilson thought Darwinism applied to government because it is a living thing.
Correct Answer
D. Wilson thought Darwinism applied to government because it is a living thing. -
- 6.
The Progressive concept of the _______ _______ held that the state was the right arm of God and was the means by which the whole nation and world would be redeemed.
Correct Answer
Social Gospel
social gospel - 7.
According to Goldberg, Wilson’s view of politics could be summarized by what word?
- A.
Statolatry
- B.
Praxeology
- C.
Socionomics
- D.
Fascistry
Correct Answer
A. Statolatry -
- 8.
Which of Thomas Jefferson's principles did Wilson explicitly reject as no longer applying to practical American politics?
- A.
Power derived from the consent of the governed.
- B.
Inalienable rights endowed by a Creator.
- C.
The government which governs best governs least.
- D.
All men are created equal.
Correct Answer
C. The government which governs best governs least. -
- 9.
What was the Progressives attitude towards war?
- A.
They supported it reluctantly as a means of expanding American power.
- B.
They supported it enthusiastically as a means of reorganizing society.
- C.
They opposed it reluctantly because they considered it to be too expensive.
- D.
They opposed it vehemently because they considered it to be unchristian.
Correct Answer
B. They supported it enthusiastically as a means of reorganizing society. -
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