Mussolini

Totalitarianism & the Rise of Mussolini

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Draw

What might a TOTALITARIAN control?

4) Government control of media; propaganda

5) Use of schools and youth to spread ideas

6) Censorship of the arts and intellectuals

1) Single party dictatorship

2) State control of the economy

3) Use of police spies and terror

Characteristics of a Totalitarian State

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What is Fascism?

• A form of a dictator-led government consisting of one party, the fasces symbolized power in Ancient Rome. --> 

• Elements include:

• _{*Strong central government, Ultra-nationalistic}

  _{*No opposition, Limited rights}

  _{*The State comes before the individual, religion and family}

  
  

Rise to Power

• Created the Fascist party in 1919 to restore the former glory of Rome

• Organized a March on Rome in 1922 to gain political power

Open Ended

How was Mussolini described in the videos? How did he portray himself?

Multiple Choice

The King attempted to stop the March on Rome by organizing the Italian army to stop it

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What title did Mussolini take on when he seized power?

• Secretary

• Kaiser

• Fuhrer

• Duce

Fascism Grows

*Fascist party members win elections and party holds the majority by 1925

*Uses secret police to stamp out any opposition to his rule

Open Ended

What did Mussolini do that gained public support in Italy? What might the Italians like about him at the time?