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Fas cism in It aly. Unit 6 Lesson 3 Main Idea: Angered by poly & econ problems, many Italians turned to fascism for solutions. Objectives. Explain how conditions in Italy favored the rise of Mussolini Describe how Mussolini reshaped Italy Restate the values and goals of fascist ideology.
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Fascismin Italy Unit 6 Lesson 3 Main Idea: Angered by poly & econ problems, many Italians turned to fascism for solutions
Objectives • Explain how conditions in Italy favored the rise of Mussolini • Describe how Mussolini reshaped Italy • Restate the values and goals of fascist ideology
Warm Up • What do you know about Italy? Mussolini?
Background- Mussolini • Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini • From northern Italy • Moved to Switz. – socialist ideas • 1919 formed Fascist Party • Wants to revive Roman greatness and fix econ problems • “Black Shirts”
Background-Italy • Devastated after WWI • Economically weak • Break down of public services
Stop and Think • What problems did Italy face after WWI? • How did these problems help Mussolini win power? • Unemployment • A decline in trade • Rising taxes • Weak and divided government • His promises to: • revive Rome’s greatness • end corruption
Mussolini's Italy (stop at 19:30) • Il Duce • Marched on Rome and seized power • Suppressed rival parties, muzzled press, rigged elections, replaced elected officials • Propaganda • Tax on bachelors • Increase pop growth • Young fascist groups • Econ under state control • Drainage of several 100k acres marshland • Increase wheat production • Construction of highways • Helped private business • renovation and restoration projects
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What is Fascism? • Activity-Reading • Sworn enemies of socialist and communist • Allies w/business leaders, landowners, lower middle class • Totalitarian state • Single party • Control over econ • Police spies used • Censorship • Propaganda in school & media • obedience • Promised strong stable govt & end to poly feuds
Closure • How did WWI pave the way for Mussolini to become a dictator in Italy?