Famous Fascists
Former Socialist turned fascist, newspaper editor before the war, known as the “Big BM”
Who was Benito Mussilni?
A pact with Germany used to become closer with Hitler.
What is the Pact of Steel?
The territory that Italy lost after the first world war, led Italy to believe they were cheated by the Treaty of Versailles.
What is Fiume?
Mussolini wanted modern Italy to reflect this ancient civilization.
What was the Roman Empire?
This was the main number of mistresses that Mussilini had throughout his life.
What is three mistresses?
Bonus: Name at least two!!!!
This group of Mussolini’s supporters attacked enemies of his ideals and tried to take down socialists.
Who were the Blackshirts?
A pact between Italy, Britain, France, Germany, and Japan that denounced the use of war to solve disputes.
What is the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
Invaded by Italy in an act of revenge (after a loss in 1896 over Abowa) and wanted for its natural resources, more powers, etc.
What is Abyssinia?
Mussolini wanted to demonstrate that Italy was a major power due to his own jealousy of this other world leader.
Who was Hitler?
This acronym is used to describe the “secret police” during Mussolini’s reign.
Who were the OVRA?
A pact between Italy, Britain, France, and Germany that allows countries to make decisions outside of the League of Nations.
What is the Four Power Pact?
Mussolini wanted to replace the influence of this country in the Balkans and North Africa.
What is France?
This “battle” increased grain production and cut imports by 75% in accordance with Mussolini’s goal for Italy to be self-sufficient.
What was the Battle for Grain?
This foreign minister who tried to keep Mussolini from aligning with Hitler was also the dictator’s son-in-law.
Who was Galeazzo Ciano?
A treaty with the USSR used to set up trade agreements and look at armaments.
What is the Treaty of Rapallo?
The city in which Mussolini resided for his own safety during the March on Rome in 1922.
What is Milan?
Mussolini used this term to describe his focus on heavy industry and taxing the working class higher.
What is productivism?
This Italian-backed leader ruled Albania, thus instilling the country as an Italian protectorate.
Who was Ahmed Zog?
An agreement made against communism between Italy, Germany, and Japan.
What is the Anti Comintern Pact?
Mussolini invaded this Mediterranean island in 1923 but the League of Nations forced him to withdraw.
What is Corfu?
This version of the state involved a regulated economy, ceased class conflict, and positive national interest.
What is the Corporate State?