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Mussolini Comes to Power
Mussolini Coming to Power
Mussolini moved to Switzerland where he promoted Socialism. He gained social popularity and was soon expelled from the country. -
Return to Italy
Return to Italy
After being kicked out of Switzerland, Mussolini returned to Italy to continue promoting his socialist agenda. He also became head of a newspaper where he was able to promote his ideas. -
Mussolini Joins the Army
Mussolini joins the italian army
Fought on the front line, reaching corporal before being wounded and discharged from the army. -
Mussolini establishes Fascist Party
Mussolini establishes Fascist Party
He organised many right-wing parties and made the fascist party which proclaimed opposition to social discrimination. -
Coming to Power
Mussolini comes to power
As Italy slipped into chaos, Mussolini said he could restore political order, so he was given the authority to do so. -
Mussolini becomes Dictator
Dictator
In 1925, Mussolini quietly dismantled all democratic institutions and made himself dictator taking the title " II Dulce" (the leader) -
Flaunting Power
Military action
Mussolini decided to invade Ethiopia to show the power of his Regime. Ethiopia didn't have a chance and was defeated. -
Sending Troops
Mussolini sends support
Send troops to Fascists in Spain during their civil war hoping to expand his influence. -
"Pact of Steel"
[Mussolini and Hitler joined the "Pact of Steel"
(http://www.biography.com/people/benito-mussolini-9419443#military-exploits-)
The Pact of Steel was a military alliance between Hitler and Mussolini. influenced by Hitler, Mussolini instituted descrimination policies against the Jews.
