The Rise of Mussolini
History: KS3, topic 18.3.1
The Rise of Mussolini
Mussolini was an Italian Fascist dictator. He came to power in 1922 AD and ruled Italy until 1943 AD.
Fascism
- Fascism is a right-wing ideology.
- Fascism is based on nationalist values and militarism.
- Fascists believe that a strong leader should have complete control over a country.
Mussolini and the Fascist Party
- After the First World War, the Italian government was weak.
- In 1919 AD, Mussolini founded the Fascist Party.
- The party was very popular with war veterans who were unemployed.
Mussolini's rise to power
- In 1922 AD, Mussolini and the Fascist Party marched into Rome.
- Italy was in chaos and the Italian king asked Mussolini to form his own government.
'Il Duce'
- Mussolini called himself ‘Il Duce’. This means ‘The Leader’.
- Mussolini became a dictator.
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