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Article Evaluation
The Article known as "Christian Democracy" in Wikipedia is very informative on what a Christian Democracy would be, however, there is a lot of information left out.


 * 1) It does a nice job of providing some background information.
 * 2) It could use more information to emphasize that this was in resistance to the uprising of Communism.
 * 3) Maybe more info on the push of Catholicism and of Pope Pious.
 * 4) More info on how they were rewarded with the Marshall Plan since they defeated the communist party. Christian Democracy (Italy)

Christian Democracy in Italy

 * 1) This article provides in-depth evidence and history into the Christian Democracy movement in Europe, specifically Italy.
 * 2) This Article provides the correct time period for the push of Christianity in politics.

Don Sturzo and the Triumph of Christian Democracy

 * 1) This article provides that this is a crucial time for Italian history.
 * 2) Provides factual history on how this time period was a move away from Fascism, and in response to opposition of communism.

FAVORABLE OMENS IN ITALY

 * 1) Provides how crucial the Marshall Plan was in asserting the Christian-led party in Italy was.
 * 2) Shows how the Marshall Plan had compromises to combat communism in Europe.
 * 3) Gives evidence that Italy had to resist communism in order to gain economic aid via The Marshall Plan.

Draft Contribution
The Christian Democratic Party was used in response to Fascist Italy and used as a mechanism of opposition to communism. The April 18 elections in 1948 were used for and against Communism and the Marshall Plan. The people of Italy were voting based on a way of life, not just a political party. Christian ideals were usually paired with the idea of freedom. The Party found itself in great trouble because if they were to take an extremist stance on communism then they would be seen as pro-fascism. The Christian Democrats then knew they needed to be a center party while also opposing communism. Ultimately, it wasn't about party success, but about the success of a lifestyle in opposition to the ideals of communism.