Mussolini and Fascist Italy
Government
Republic to Dictatorship
Mussolini was in power from 1922 to 1943
Roman Empire
Mussolini tried to revive the Roman Empire by:
Symbolism
Letters and numbers
Imagery
Architecture
Fascism > Nationalism
Supposed love to industrialization and workers
National Fascist Party
Media control
Violence
Youth preparation
Motivation to reproduce amongst italians
Children viewed as soldiers
Early military training for kids
Great Depression
Economic freedom
Western power placed economic barriers. Italy moved to other countries like:
Hungary
Romania
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Austria
Italian industries growth
Equal prices and market division
Expanse of the military
1 million jobs for Italians
Intimidation of Germany
Weak Italy created a strong Mussolini
Weak Italians saw Mussolini as their savior