Benito Mussolini
Who was Benito Mussolini?
an Italian politician and journalist who founded and led the National Fascist Party/ Prime Minister of Italy (1922-1943)
At its core Fascism is____ ______
Extreme Fascism
Why did Fascism start?
It was developed as a reaction against liberal democracy and the spread of socialism and communism.
What was the historical significance of Italian Fascism?
It instigated World War II.
What political party was Mussolini a part of?
National Fascist Party
Fascism had more alliances in the left or right-leaning parties?
Right Leaning Parties
What was the Party's main idea?
Nationalism is the main foundation, fascists imported Imperialism.
How did it influence the start of WWII?
How did Mussolini die?
Sentenced to death by firing squad, along with his Mistress, Clara Petacci.
Fascist Regimes make constant use of what to show nationalism.
Patriotic mottos, Slogans, Symbols, Songs, and Flags
What do the bundle of sticks featuring an axe represent?
Who eventually assumed power in 1933 of the Italian government, and what did they do after?
The Nazis; passed the Enabling acts; led to Hitler executing a party of people who could threaten to steal his position.
What Country did he form an alliance with?
Germany
Name 3 Tenets of Fascism
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What movement was comparable to Italian Fascism? (Hint Germany)
Nazism under the guise of National Socialism in Germany
How did Fascism affect Italy?
It brought economic hardship and/or a loss of basic human rights. For others fascism appeared to bring stability, well-being and national honour.
when and how did Mussolini come into power?
Forged the Paramilitary fascist movement in 1919-1921 -Became Prime Minister which led to Dictatorship in (1925)
What Unions were seen as one of the largest threats
Labor Unions
How long did Fascism in last in Italy?
Italian Fascism was the authoritarian political movement which ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943 under the leadership of Benito Mussolini.
What law was passed during September 1935 by Hitler, and what did it do?
Nuremberg Law- stripped Jews of their citizenship and forbade marriage or sexual relations between a Jew and an "Aryan."