Booklet 4 - (1922-1929) creation + consolidation of dictatorship

Question 1

What were the 3 main obstructions to Mussolini’s power after becoming PM in 1922?

Answer 1

The pope, the king and political opponents

Question 2

When did Mussolini become PM?

Answer 2

Oct1922

Question 3

What event / myth built up the legacy of disciplined and devoted followers for the Fascist party?

Answer 3

March on Rome

Question 4

Who was king while Mussolini reigned as PM?

Answer 4

King Victor Emmanuel III

Question 5

When was the March on Rome?

Answer 5

Oct 1922

Question 6

When was Matteoti murdered?

Answer 6

June 1924

Question 7

When was the fascist grand council introduced + what did it do?

Answer 7

1922 - the main body of Mussolini’s fascist regime in Italy which had great power in gov

Question 8

Acerbo Law - what was it

Answer 8

law stated that the party gaining the majority share of the votes (over 25%) was to gain ⅔ of all seats in parliament

Question 9

Acerbo Law - when was it?

Answer 9

Nov 1923

Question 10

Who introduced Acerbo Law?

Answer 10

Baron Giacomo Acerbo

Question 11

MVSN?

Answer 11

blackshirts - fascist parlimentary organisation

Question 12

Cheka?

Answer 12

Fascist gang who murdered Matiotti

Question 13

when was the Aventine Secession ?

Answer 13

1924

Question 14

What was the Aventine Succession?

Answer 14

involved all political opposition parties to the fascists walking out of parliament, allowing Mussolini to seize control of government completely

Question 15

3 points on how Mussolini established his dictatorship from 1925-29?

Answer 15

Political Skill
Weakness of Opposition
Use of Violence

Question 16

OVRA, what is it + when set up?

Answer 16

1927 - secret police