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Fascism in Italy: Benito Mussolini

Fascism in Italy: Benito Mussolini. Fascism. A political movement that stresses extreme nationalism and militarism . Basic characteristics: Loyalty to the country One-party rule Obedience to the leader. Italy After WWI.

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Fascism in Italy: Benito Mussolini

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  1. Fascism in Italy: Benito Mussolini

  2. Fascism • A political movement that stresses extreme nationalism and militarism. • Basic characteristics: • Loyalty to the country • One-party rule • Obedience to the leader

  3. Italy After WWI • Disappointment over the failure to gain territory in peace settlement • Rising Inflation • Things cost more $ • Rising unemployment • Few jobs available • Democratic government unable to resolve problems

  4. Mussolini’s Rise to Power • He was a newspaper editor and politician • Promised to revive Italy by • Reviving economy • Rebuilding armed forces • Vowed to give Italy strong leadership • Founded Fascist Party in 1919

  5. Mussolini’s Rise to Power • Popularity increased as economic problems increased • Used fear of a Communist revolution to gain support of middle and upper classes • In October,1922, 30,000 Fascists marched on Rome • Demand king to put Mussolini in charge of government • King decides it was the best way to save Italy

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