Repression and terror Flashcards
1
Q
In 1926 Mussolini introduced…
A
- Legislation that banned all other political parties and suppressed any Italians who tried to protest against the dictatorships
2
Q
What is an example of Mussolini restoring a more restrictive and controlled society?
A
- Reintroduced the death penalty for anyone who tried to assassinate the King or Mussolini
3
Q
What was formed in 1926 and how was it helpful in sustaining control?
A
- Political Police Division
- Successful in breaking up and infiltrating antifascist organisations
4
Q
How else did the Political Police ensure control through fear?
A
- Had a considerable network of spies in Italy and among Italian communities abroad
- Oversea internal and external threats - fear of being watched encouraged positive behaviour
5
Q
How many informers were in Italy at 1927?
A
- 3,000 informers - allowed Mussolini to oversea all aspects of Italian life
6
Q
How was Bocchini important in upholding a controlled fascist state?
A
- Held files on over 130,000 Italians
- Imposed around 27, 750 years of jail time
7
Q
How did fear and repression discourage potential opposition?
A
- Scared many communist and socialist leaders to Paris
- Jail time and more brutal consequences discouraged potential rebellion
