Treaty Of Versailles and Fascism in Italy Flashcards

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Q

Allies met in Paris. Faced these problems

A
Millions died
Refugees
Unemployment
Food in short supply
Fear of communism
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2
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Main points

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100,000 army
No conscription for Germany
Navy reduced
No army in Rhineland
German colonies seized by allies
Anschluss (Austria not allowed join with Germany)
Germany had to pay reparation
League of Nations est
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3
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What was Fascism

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Racism
Hostility towards democracy
One leader
Violence to gain power
Opposition of communism and socialism
Extreme nationalism
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4
Q

Mussolini est

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Italian Fighting League

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4
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Support grows for Mussolini

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His criticism of treaty
Weak coalition gov
He promised to end political chaos
Defense against communist rev,

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5
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Squadristi

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Blackshirts
Para-military terrorised opposition
Fought street battles

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6
Q

Changed name to

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National Fascist Party

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7
Q

The March on Rome

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1922
Mussolini would march on Rome if not appointed PM
The king appointed him
To avoid civil war

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8
Q

Acerbo Law

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1923
Whichever party got most votes in general election got 2/3 of seats in Parliament.
National Fascist Party won.

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9
Q

Giacomo Matteotti

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Killed after 1923 election
Leading socialist
People believed M involved

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10
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1926

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All other parties banned

Asserted dictatorship

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11
Q

Ovra established

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Secret police

Arrested thousands of political opponents.

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12
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Il Duce

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The Leader

M nickname

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