Fascism in Italy

Benito Mussolini

Mussolini- Organized the fascist movement in Italy

*Served as a model for similar movements in other countries like:

Germany and Spain

Favor

• Dictatorship

• Nationalism

• Capitalism

Oppose

• Democracy

• Marxism (Communism)

Political Spectrum

Radical Liberals Moderate Conservative Reactionary

-Socialists-Communist-Gov’t takeover-Violent-Immediate change

-Gov’t regulations-Gradual change-Wants changelegally, slowly &peacefully

Ex: President ObamaMartin Luther King

-Middle of the road-Accept things asthey are-compromise

-Local gov’t shouldhave power-Against public Welfare

Ex: President Bush

-anti-communist-”good ole days”-anti-welfare-Anti-taxation-Violent

Ex: KKK, Fascist

LEFT RIGHT

Factors Rise to power of Fascism in Italy

1. Economic Distress – inflation (prices )

2. Fear of Communism – sworn enemies

3. Appeal of Nationalism – glories of Rome

4. Weak Gov’t – unstable, could not solve economic problems

5. Lack of Democratic traditions – ppl concerned with earning a living

6. Leadership of Mussolini –

• Organized the fascist party

• “The Black Shirts”

• Brutality against opponents

• Secret police

• Preserved capitalism