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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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Q: Why did fascism emerge in Italy? • Italy in World War I • Casualties • Economic Crisis • Rise of the left • National goals not met
Fascism • Ultra nationalism • Highly militaristic • Anti-democratic • Hatred for communism and socialism • Glorifies mythical past • Corporate state
Which italians would find fascist ideas appealing? • Business owners and managers • Land owners • Displaced soldiers • Nationalistic working class
Q: What methods did Mussolini use to gain support for his movement? Squadistri “Black Shirts”
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?
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