The March on Rome

In what month were plans made to march on Rome?

• September

• October

• November

• December

Which Italian hero were they emulating?

• Bourboni

• Biscotti

• Cremoni

• Garibaldi

Why was Mussolini reluctant?

• He thought a legitimate route to power could still be found

• He did not thing enough people would support it

• He did not think it would put any pressure on the government

• He was already being granted the role of Prime Minister

What did the squadristi try to do in the areas around Rome?

• Gather support from local people and encourage them to join the march

• Capture local officials

• Loot them

• Seize government buildings

What was the name for the main leaders of fascism?

• Fourumvirate

• Triumvirate

• Quadrumvirs

• Trirumvirs

Why was the March on Rome a propaganda success?

• It gave the impression of Mussolini having gained power through a show of strength

• It created publicity which popularised the figure of Mussolini

• It gave the impression of the Fascists as a peaceful group

What were the Fascists allowed to do on 31st October 1922?

• A victory parade through Rome

• March into the parliament buildings

• A victory parade from Rome to Milan

• Occupy the Roman Palace

Which is not a reason why Victor Emmanuel III did not oppose the fascists?

• He was afraid of a potential civil war.

• His cousin, the Duke of Aosta, was a fascist and he was fearful of being deposed.

• He thought he could control Mussolini.

• He had was threatened with death if he did not

When was Mussolini appointed as prime minister?

• 30th September

• 30th October

• 30th November

• 30th December

Mussolini used propaganda to present the March on Rome as what?

Answer explanation

The fascists rewrote history to present the March on Rome as a military takeover as this presented the fascists as being strong. Official history textbooks talked of the civil war and 3,000 fascist martyrs.