INTER WAR YEARS 1919 TO 1939
FASCISM IN ITALY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He said he would fight against any communist threat
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He played up Italians anger about the Treaty of Versailles
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The democracy was weak and unable to rule effectively
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He called for all Jews to be removed from the country
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Detailed explanation-1: -After the war, he organized groups to wage campaigns of terrorism and intimidation against Italy’s leftist institutions. In 1922 Mussolini led a coalition of fascist leaders to Rome and forced the king to yield the government. Mussolini was appointed prime minister.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mussolini’s Rise to Power In 1918, he began to deliver emotional speeches, calling for a dictator to head the country. He argued that only a strong leader could unite the people to overcome Italy’s postwar mass unemployment, chaotic political party conflicts, and strikes by socialists and communists.
Detailed explanation-3: -By the end of 1919, Mussolini stood in a general election as the Fascist candidate but lost in a Socialist sweep. Two days later, Mussolini was arrested for allegedly collecting arms to overthrow the government.