Rise of Dictators Pt. 3: Italy and Spain

The Rise of Dictators

Pt. 3: Italy and Spain

Open Ended

What are aspects of a fascist country?

• Benito Mussolini inspired and supported the international spread of fascist movements

• Mussolini and his fascist followers planned a coup d'etat to march on Rome

• Prime Minister Luigi Facta was unable to stop the protests.

• Mussolini arrived the next day and formed a new government placing himself as Prime Minister.

• This began Italy's fascist era from Oct. 29, 1922 to 1943.

The March on Rome (October 1922)

Multiple Choice

What was occurred at the March on Rome?

• The fascist coup d'état was stopped.

• Italy gained its independence.

• The fascist coup d'état overthrew Italy's government.

• Peaceful protestors protested in Rome

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What new type of government did Mussolini establish in Italy?

• Ethiopia resisted Italian colonization in the 1800s.

• Italy invaded Ethiopia and to assert its power on the international stage and for resources

• The League of Nations condemned the invasion but proved too weak to do anything more. Its inaction emboldened other countries seeking to expand their empires.

Italy Invades Ethiopia (Oct. 1935)

Open Ended

Why did Italy invade Ethiopia?

Open Ended

1. 1. How did the League of Nations respond to Italian invasion of Ethiopia?

2. 2. Was the League of Nations' actions effective? Why or why not?

• Between the left-wing Republican government and the right-wing Nationalist forces

  • ​The Republicans consisted of leftist and socialist groups

  • The Nationalists were led by General Francisco Franco and supported by right-wing forces, including monarchists, nationalists, and fascists.

Spanish Civil War

• July 17, 1936 to April 1, 1939

• Mussolini wanted to spread his ideology and gain influence by helping Franco.

• Also an opportunity to showcase Italy's military and gain experience.

  • Mussolini deploys thousands of troops to assist the Nationalists

Spanish Civil War

• Mussolini sent tens of thousands of Italian soldiers to fight on the side of Franco’s Nationalists and provided them with modern weaponry and air support. 

• The Italian intervention in the Spanish Civil War helped tip the balance in favor of Franco’s Nationalists and played a key role in their eventual victory in the Spanish Civil War.

Spanish Civil War

Multiple Select

What were the two sides of the Spanish Civil War?

• Republicans

• Communsits

• Italy

• Nationalists

Open Ended

What ideas did the Republicans support?

Open Ended

What ideas did the Nationalists support?

Open Ended

Which group of the Spanish Civil war was led by Francisco Franco?

Open Ended

Why did Mussolini aid Franco and the nationalists?