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Rise of Italian Fascism

Rise of Italian Fascism. Q: Why did fascism emerge in Italy?. Italy in World War I Casualties Economic Crisis Rise of the left National goals not met. Italia Irredenta. Benito Mussolini. Fascism. Ultra nationalism Highly militaristic Anti-democratic

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Rise of Italian Fascism

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  1. Rise of Italian Fascism

  2. Q: Why did fascism emerge in Italy? • Italy in World War I • Casualties • Economic Crisis • Rise of the left • National goals not met

  3. Italia Irredenta

  4. Benito Mussolini

  5. Fascism • Ultra nationalism • Highly militaristic • Anti-democratic • Hatred for communism and socialism • Glorifies mythical past • Corporate state

  6. Fasces

  7. Which italians would find fascist ideas appealing? • Business owners and managers • Land owners • Displaced soldiers • Nationalistic working class

  8. Q: What methods did Mussolini use to gain support for his movement? Squadistri “Black Shirts”

  9. March on Rome

  10. What would Mussolini need to do to consolidate his support? • What elements of power did he not yet hold? • Which groups or institutions in Italian society would he need to deal with in order to be unchallenged? • What methods could he use?

  11. Political actions: • Acerbo Law • - 25% of popular vote = 2/3 of seats in parliament • Single Party State (ban other parties) • State media and censorship • OVRA secret police

  12. Matteotti incident

  13. Building a fascist society

  14. Lateran Treaty

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