The Rise of Mussolini 1919-26 Flashcards
What did Mussolini found in March 1919
Fasci di Combattimento
What happened to Italy at the Versailles Treaty of June 1919
It failed to get any territorial gains, it gained essentially nothing from the war despite being on the winning side.
When did Gabriele D’Annunzio and his forces seize the port of Fiume
September 1919
What happened with workers in September 1920
Workers seized control of many factories in the north. The strikes ended after the government compromised with the unions and workers.
What happened in the election of November 1919?
PSI ( Socialists) and Catholics (PPI) won a majority but could not work together to from a govt meaning the liberals remained in power.
What happened in 1919-20?
The Biennio Rosso “Two red years”
What did the fascists do in 1920-22
Committed significant amounts of violence across Italy as fascist squads attacked socialist and communist politicians and their political offices and newspapers.
What happened at the May 1921 general election
The fascists made a breakthrough winning 7% of the vote and Mussolini along with 34 other fascists entered parliament.
What did Mussolini sign with the socialist trade union and PSI parliament leader in August 1921?
The pact of pacification
What did Mussolini do when he was reinstated as fascist leader in November 1921?
Formalised the fascist movement into the PNF, Partita Nazionale Fascista
What did the Fascists do in October 1922?
Took control of many northern cities through violence and planned a march on Rome to seize power.
When was Mussolini appointed PM of Italy by the King?
30 Oct 1922
How many fascists did Mussolini have in his first cabinet?
4
What did parliament approve in November 1922?
Year long emergency powers for Mussolini, 306-116 votes
When did Mussolini create the Fascist grand council?
December 1922