Political Policies Flashcards
1
Q
political policies
A
- expansionism –> Abyssinia
- Propaganda
- use of squadristi / blackshirts
2
Q
propaganda
what was the Ministry for Press and Propaganda renamed in 1937?
A
Ministery of Populat Culture (Minculpop)
3
Q
how effective was Minculpop?
A
- all films, plays, radio programmes and books glorified mussolini as a hero and fascists as Italy’s saviours
- successfuly rallied support for Abyssinian War
4
Q
Why was Minculpop ineffective?
A
- traditional liberal culture was too strong, and led to compromises and thus only partial control by fascists
- failed to gain popular support for alliance with Nazi Germany and anti-semitic policies
5
Q
who was Archille Starace?
A
1930: appointed party secretary
* projected Mussolini as a hero
* Lights left on in dictator’s office to suggest he worked 24/7
* photographs and posters appeared in public buildings, streets, and workplaces
* slogans, ‘Mussolini is always right’
6
Q
who was Mussolini always accompanied by during press conferences and rallies?
A
- Blackshirts
- whipped up ‘enthusiasm’ for Mussolini’s speeches
- public events deliberately political theatre with lighting and music
