Mussolini's indoctrination

Question 1

1921

Answer 1

Fascist Youth Organisation

Question 2

1929

Answer 2

Ministry of National Education - to oversee both education and physical training of Italian troops

Question 3

How many members were involved in the youth organisation by 1923?

Answer 3

3000 Children

Question 4

What institution was a big barrier to the spread of Fascist Youth Organisations?

Answer 4

The Catholics- they did not properly enforce membership until the 1930’s

Question 5

Success of the Youth Organisations

Answer 5

• Mussolini’s speech and face were incorporated in learning
• Young boys swore an oath of allegiance to Mussolini
• By 1929, about 60% of Northern Youths were members of the ONB

Question 6

Failures of the Youth Organisations

Answer 6

• The attraction was not motivated by Fascist belief but the chance to be involved in activities.
• Teachers and Lecturers were not committed Fascists.
• Membership disintegrated after Mussolini fell from power.
• Catholicism was a big barrier to the spread of the organisation.