Do Now: Answer the following questions: Who is going to rise up as a dictator of Italy? What is fascism?

Fascist Italy Chapter 17 Section 3

1919 Italy was not happy with peace talks. End of WWI 1919 Italy was not happy with peace talks. Why?

Benito Mussolini

1919 organized people into fascist party. Mussolini 1919 organized people into fascist party. Mussolini wanted to end government corruption.

Mussolini’s supporters were called “combat squads” Seizing Power Mussolini’s supporters were called “combat squads” “Black shirts” went against democracy and used violence

1922 Fascists marched to Rome, & demanded the govt. to change. March on Rome 1922 Fascists marched to Rome, & demanded the govt. to change. Fearing a Civil War; King Victor Emmanuel III asked Mussolini to form a govt. as prime minister.

Il Duce= “dictatorship under terror” Taking Power Il Duce= “dictatorship under terror”

Economy under state control.

Men should become ruthless fighters. Social Policies State over individual. Men should become ruthless fighters. Women should have lots of children. Mold the children. Mussolini is always right!

Fascism Authoritarian government NOT communism. Basic features: Action Violence Discipline Loyalty Aggressive foreign expansion.

Enemies of Communism Fascism Communism Nationalists goals International change Bus. Leaders, landowners, middle cl. Agriculture/urban workers Private property State control property Extreme nationalism

Totalitarian Rule- Basic Features: 1- single party dictatorship. 2- state control over economy. 3- secret police/terror to enforce will 4- censorship of media 5- schools/media to teach youth 6- obedience to dictator- Mussolini

Why Fascism? 1- promised a stable & strong govt. 2- no more political fighting 3- intense nationalism 4- Mussolini showed power & confidence in a time when there was none.