Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism

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.

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.

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.