Post-World War I Italy and the Rise of Fascism

The video discusses Italy's post-WWI challenges, including economic struggles and social unrest. It highlights the rise of fascism under Mussolini, the political instability, and the occupation of Fiume by D'Annunzio. The Treaty of Rapallo and Giolitti's government efforts to stabilize the country are covered, along with the expansion of fascist influence and political violence leading up to the 1921 elections.

What was one of the main reasons Italy faced economic instability after World War I?

• The collapse of the banking system

• A major earthquake that destroyed infrastructure

• The failure to convert wartime production to peacetime production

• A severe drought affecting agriculture

What was a significant consequence of the economic instability in post-war Italy?

• A reduction in government spending

• A decrease in industrial production

• A rise in unemployment among war veterans

• An increase in agricultural exports

Which political movement did Benito Mussolini found in 1919?

• The Italian Socialist Party

• The National Fascist Party

• The Fasci Italiani di Combattimento

• The Italian Communist Party

Which two parties saw significant growth in the 1919 Italian elections?

• The Italian Socialist Party and the Italian Popular Party

• The National Fascist Party and the Italian Popular Party

• The Italian Socialist Party and the National Fascist Party

• The Italian Socialist Party and the Italian Communist Party

What was the primary goal of Gabriele D'Annunzio's occupation of Fiume?

• To establish a socialist state

• To annex Fiume to Italy

• To create an independent republic

• To negotiate peace with Yugoslavia

What was the reaction of the fascist movement to D'Annunzio's occupation of Fiume?

• They opposed it

• They supported it

• They ignored it

• They condemned it

Which treaty partially satisfied Italy's territorial ambitions after World War I?

• The Treaty of Trianon

• The Treaty of Rapallo

• The Treaty of Saint-Germain

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the name of the party formed by Mussolini in 1921?

• The Italian Socialist Party

• The National Fascist Party

• The Italian Communist Party

• The Italian Liberal Party

What was the outcome of the 1921 elections for the fascists?

• They secured 35 seats in parliament

• They formed a coalition government

• They failed to win any seats

• They won a majority in parliament

What tactic did fascist squads use to intimidate their opponents?

• Legal prosecution

• Peaceful protests

• Economic sanctions

• The practice of manganello and castor oil