Mussolinis march on Rome Flashcards
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What number of the planned 50,000 Squadristi began to assemble 20 miles out of Rome? (KB)
10,000 (KB)
What was sabotaged which prevented some Squadristi members from travelling to Rome? (KB)
Railway lines (KB)
Which two members of King Victor Emmanuel’s family sympathised with the Fascist movement? (KB)
His mother and cousin, the Duke of Aosta (KB)
How many troops did the king mobilise? (JT)
12,000
At what time did king Emmanuel agree to Marshall law? (JT)
2am
Who was asked to replace Facta? (JT)
Salandra
After how many hours did King Emmanuel abandon the Martial Law? (CJ)
8 hours
What did historian Lyttleton say about King Emmanuel? (CJ)
“The only man who could do anything was convinced of his impotence.”
How many fascists were in the coalition government when Mussolini became Prime Minister? (CJ)
Three
What did Mussolini plan to do if his march in Rome was to fail?
(CM)
Escape to Switzerland
Which prime minister resigned after the King’s withdrawal from Martial Law?
(CM)
Facta
Why did Mussolini apologise to the King on his arrival in Rome?
(CM)
Because of his appearance ‘I have come straight from battle, which, fortunately, was won without bloodshed.’
What date was the Fascist Congress in Naples held? (EB)
24th October 1922
What did Mussolini proclaim about the government?
EB
“Either the government will be given to us or we shall take it…”
What would have Mussolini preferred instead of leading the March to get the government. (EB)
He hoped he might be appointed legally to form a government.
How many seats did the fascists have before the March on Rome? (NG)
35