Mussolini and Children

Causes

100

Why did Mussolini establish Education Policies?

To make a new generation of fascists

200

What did the ONB (youth group) want?

They wanted to make boys & girls part of the military system

300

Why did Mussolini do what he did to non-fascist teachers?

He purged them because they weren't loyal to him and would have damaged his propaganda campaign in schools.

Course

100

What did Mussolini encourage girls to be?

They wanted to make them ready to be mothers: knitting, embroidery, etc. Promoted concepts of family and motherhood

200

What did Mussolini encourage boys to be?

Patriotic, obedient (to fascism), troops for the nation

300

What did public schools introduce in 1928?

Standardized tests

400

What did the ONB train girls in?

First aid, holding babies properly, typing

500

What was the fascist creed that students had to recite in school?

I believe in the genius of Mussolini in our Holy Father Fascism. 

Consequences

100

What happened in 1928 and why?

All other organizations except those under the Church were dissolved to eliminate opposition groups

200

From 1931 onwards, teachers were required to what?

To swear an oath of loyalty to Mussolini

300

Was it a success?

No, there were opposition groups and after Mussolini was overthrown in 1943 support for Fascism did not last long. The attempt to make a new generation of fascism failed.