Fascism Flashcards
How were squads brought under the control of the state?
They were incorporated into the MSVN (national militia) where they had to swear an oath of allegiance to Mussolini.
How was power taken away from the RAS on a local level?
Prefects appointed Mussolini were introduced.
What were the four divisions of the PNF?
Syndicalists, Nationalists, Revisionists and Hardliners.
Why was the Grand Council founded in 1923?
Allowed Mussolini to make political decisions without consulting the RAS. Attempted to reduce the influence of militant RAS.
What did the Syndicalist faction of the PNF want?
More left wing wanted to smash the system in order to benefit the worker.
What did the Nationalists in the PNF want?
Saw Fascism as a tool through which Italy could achieve national greatness.
Why was Farinacci appointed as Party Secretary?
To get the Fascist ras and former squadristi in order and obedient to Mussolini
Who were the Cheka?
Mussolini’s own personal bodyguard of Fascist thugs
How many members did the PNF have by the end of 1923?
800,000
What did the Nationalist section of the PNF want?
Reclaiming Irredenta, and making Italy great again. The creation of a strong state- everything for the state
What did Revisionists want?
Power alongside tradition - realise that fascism must fuse with elite
What did Hardliners want?
Mostly the RAS, and a dictatorship run by Fascists and all institutions subverted
Why was Farinacci appointed?
To help control the RAS. Mussolini wanted someone else to do the hard work
Why was Farinacci dismissed?
Mussolini wanted to take away the RAS’ leader and figure head
When was parliment replaced by the chamber of fasces and corporation
1939
