Mussolini & the Rise of Fascism
Mussolini was the father of fascism, he first came to power after the March on Rome. He used intimidation and propaganda through his paramilitary force called the blackshirts to instill fear in the people. The parliament of Italy created a petition in the interest of the safety of Italy against Mussolini but he refused to sign it as Mussolini took complete control. The blackshirts had eliminated any opposing political parties by 1926 leaving the father of fascism to rule in an uninterrupted fashion. He signed a deal with the Catholic Church and Pope Pius XI that gave Mussolini the official title of the ruler of Italy. This was called the Lateran Accords.
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- Mussolini was the founder of Fascism
- Came into power in 1923 after the March on Rome
- Created paramilitary force called the Blackshirts (a private army that used intimidation as a primary tactic)
- King Emmanuel III feared Mussolini and his Blackshirts
- Giacomo Matteotti (socialist leader) murdered for speaking out against Fascism by the blackshirts
- All anti-fascist parties eliminated by 1926
- Freedom of speech, press and assembly were eliminated