Benito Mussolini and Italian Fascisti in 1920s

In 1922, Benito Mussolini, the founder of fascism, capitalized on Italy's post-WWI political unrest. He gathered ex-soldiers and led a March on Rome, forcing King Victor Emmanuel to appoint him to form a new cabinet to address the chaos in Italy.

Describe the group that Mussolini gathered around him.

• Ex-soldiers

• Politicians

• Farmers

• Students

What did King Victor Emmanuel do in response to the chaos in Italy?

• Called Mussolini to form a new cabinet

• Fled the country

• Declared martial law

• Supported the soldiers