The Rise of Fascism in Italy Flashcards
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Why was there a rise in Fascism in Italy after WW1?
Widespread poverty made people desperate for strong government.
Why did Italy experience so much poverty after WW1?
They had war debts and struggled to pay them.
What were two economic issues faced by Italians after WW1?
- High unemployment 2. Increase in cost of living.
What were two reasons for high unemployment rates in Italy after WW1?
- Production was reduced to pre-war levels. 2. 2 million soldiers returned from war in need of work.
What political issues did Italy face after WW1?
Political disorder.
Was there a rise in left wing organisation in Italy after WW1?
Yes.
When was the Italian Communist Party established?
January 1921
The rise of Fascism in Italy can be considered a reaction to_________________and __________________.
Growing worker unrest and the growth of communism
What was the name of Italy’s Fascist leader?
Benito Mussolini
What was the name of the party that Mussolini belonged to?
Italian National Fascist Party
Members of the Italian National Fascist Party where also known as _____________________.
Black-shirts
Fascists in Italy were violent. T/F
True
Italian Fascists often attacked ____________________________.
Communists and Left Wing organisations.
The Italian Fascists recieved support from who? (Name 5)
Indsutrialists, land-owners, middle-class property owners, the Roman Catholic Church, and King Victor Emmanuel III.
King Victor Emmanuel III ask Mussolini to form a new government?
In response to the Communist Party calling for a general strike.
