Which of the following best explains why Germans and Italians gave up their civil liberties and embraced totalitarianism? They believed a variety of political parties would stimulate their economy.
They were attracted by the idea of running their own businesses.
They supported fascist leaders who promised relief from economic hardships.
They feared that their economic prosperity would vanish if they did not.

explanation:

cause they can

i confess that there are several parts of this constitution which i do not at present approve, but i am not sure i shall never approve them: for having lived long, i have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which i once thought right, but found to be otherwise. it is therefore that the older i grow, the more apt i am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.