Challenges to, and the fall of the Fascist State (1935-46) Flashcards
What was the main ideology of the Fascist state in Italy?
Nationalism and totalitarianism.
True or False: The Fascist regime faced significant opposition from the Italian Communist Party.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Fascist state in Italy was established in _____ after Mussolini’s rise to power.
1922.
What year did Italy invade Ethiopia?
1935.
What was the impact of the Spanish Civil War on the Fascist state?
It strengthened Mussolini’s regime by showcasing military power and supporting fascist allies.
What was the Pact of Steel?
A military and political alliance between Italy and Nazi Germany signed in 1939.
True or False: Mussolini’s regime successfully suppressed all forms of dissent.
False.
What major event in 1943 led to the downfall of the Fascist state?
The Allied invasion of Sicily.
What was the significance of the Italian Social Republic?
It was a puppet state established by Mussolini in northern Italy after his ousting.
What was the role of the OVRA in Fascist Italy?
It was the secret police used to suppress opposition and dissent.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor in the fall of the Fascist regime? A) Economic prosperity B) Military defeats C) Popular support
B) Military defeats.
Who replaced Mussolini as Prime Minister after his arrest in 1943?
Marshal Pietro Badoglio.
Fill in the blank: The Fascist state officially ended with Mussolini’s execution on _____ in 1945.
April 28.
What was the impact of World War II on Italy’s Fascist regime?
It led to military defeats and loss of public support, contributing to its fall.
True or False: The Fascist regime promoted women’s rights and gender equality.
False.
What economic policy did Mussolini implement to strengthen the Fascist state?
Autarky, or self-sufficiency.
What was the Lateran Treaty of 1929?
An agreement that recognized the Vatican City as an independent state and established Catholicism as the state religion of Italy.
What role did propaganda play in the Fascist state?
It was used to promote Fascist ideals and maintain control over the population.
What was the outcome of the 1946 referendum in Italy?
It resulted in the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Italian Republic.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following groups was a notable opponent of the Fascist regime? A) The Italian Socialist Party B) The Italian Nationalist Party C) The Italian Royal Army
A) The Italian Socialist Party.
What was the main reason for the discontent among Italian citizens during the later years of the Fascist regime?
Military defeats and economic hardships.
True or False: Mussolini was able to unify Italy under the Fascist regime.
False.
What was the significance of the Allied bombing campaigns in Italy?
They targeted key military and industrial sites, weakening the Fascist regime.
What was Mussolini’s relationship with Hitler during World War II?
He sought to align with Germany but became increasingly subordinate to Hitler.
Fill in the blank: The fall of the Fascist state was ultimately marked by the _____ of Mussolini.
Execution.
What was the role of the Resistance in Italy during World War II?
They fought against the Fascist regime and Nazi occupation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the fall of the Fascist state? A) Increased political stability B) Greater economic prosperity C) Social and political upheaval
C) Social and political upheaval.
What was the significance of the Allied liberation of Rome in 1944?
It marked a turning point in the war and symbolized the decline of Fascist power.
What was the primary goal of the Fascist regime’s foreign policy?
To expand Italian territory and influence.
True or False: The Fascist regime implemented policies that promoted racial segregation.
True.
