Why did Mussolini create Fascism? Flashcards
1
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Where did Mussolini’s political attitude come from?
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- His father sparked his revolutionary ideas
- Socialist family
- Came from lower middle class family
2
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Mussolini’s early impact on Socialism
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- Secretary of Socialist Party 1910
- Extremist
- Became editor of Avanti 1912
- Expelled from socialist party 1914
3
Q
What was Il Popola D’Italia?
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- Created by Mussolini 1914
- Claimed to support Socialist ideas
- Advocated Italy’s entry into war
4
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What did Mussolini experience during WWI?
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- Conscripted into army 1915
- Performed well, even though not involved in any serious fighting
- Invalided in 1917 when mortar accident left him with 40 pieces of shrapnel in his body
5
Q
March 1919
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- Fasci di Combattimento formed from ex soldiers
- Fascism a movement, not yet a party
- Expressed radical ideas
- Alternative to PSI
6
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April 1919
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- Attracted people dissatisfied with status quo
- Fascists burnt Avanti offices
- Only got 2% vote
- Radical vote went to PSI
7
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Summer 1920
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- Elites worried of Socialist threat
- Fascist best alternative
- Elites gave funds to Fascist squads to fight socialism
8
Q
Late 1920
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Shifted to appeal the Right
9
Q
1920 - 1921
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- Fascism took off
- Ras squads set up
- Attracted those harmed by Socialist local gov.
10
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Early 1921
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- Early Fascists concerned with shift to Right
- People dropping out
- Ras protested
- Released Mussolini necessary for unity and strength
11
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May 1921
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- Giolitti hoped to absorb movement
- Fascists gained 35 seats
- Mussolini offered gov. post but declined
12
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August 1921
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- Mussolini concerned with growing Fascist violence
- Mussolini signed Pact of Pacification with Socialists
13
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November 1921
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- National Fascist Party formed
- Recognised Mussolini as Duce
14
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September 1922
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- Socialist power broken
- Fascists assisted by authorities
- Under pressure of ras
- Announced support for monarchy
15
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October 1922
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- Planned takeover of government
- March on Rome planned
- King invited Mussolini to form government
- Marched on Rome as victory
