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Formation of an independent ItalY
I chose this photo as it represents the depth Italy went through to be their own country -
Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy
I chose this picture as it depicts the military growing stronger and gaining the power to take over the states. -
Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)
Shows how the forces struggled and how they were overall outnumbered -
Italy invades and takes over Libya
Shows how Italy was preparing there forces to cross the sea and invade -
Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti
Important because it shows the example of some of things he would edit and how it showed his ideals -
Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW
Shows his dominant role and independent authority that he held over the country -
Treaty of London
Was chosen as it outlines the countries involvement and surrounding areas -
Beginning of Biennio Rosso
Shows Italy's side of the tension and the riots that were happening -
Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan
shows the size of the group that supported Mussolini, and how much powr Mussolini held over such a large number of Italian Citizens. -
D’Annunzio takes Fiume
I chose this photo because it shows the unity and power Italy had under fascism that allowed them to take Fiume -
Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti
chose this phot because it demonstrates the charismatic leadership Mussolini utilized to gain connections and maintain power. -
12. Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader
photo because it shows Mussolini’s triumph and consolidating his power to such a great extent -
13. March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister
chose this photo because it emphasizes how Mussolini’s supporters were willing to risk their lives for the cause, But Mussolini chose to stay behind and essentially hide behind their support rather than be a leader. -
Corfu Incident
This photo shows the strength that Italy brough to Greece, and how they acted on violence and power to take what they wanted. -
Acerbo Law Passed
Shows his domination of power that the fascists had now with the electoral system that operated in favor of them -
16. Matteotti Crisis
I chose this photo because it shows the opposition that Mussolini began to face when he started to abuse his power. -
17. Aventine Secession
I choose this picture because it represents the unity of the people protesting the opposition of the fascist state and Mussolini. -
Battle for Grain
This picture showcases the desire for grain and how Mussolini encouraged landowners to grow more grain and the picture showcases the excessive amount of wheat. -
18. Locarno Treaty signed
This picture was chosen as it represents the amount of people involved in signing the treaty and represents how they all felt betrayed at the amount of land they produced. -
Battle for Births
I choose this picture because it showcases the abundance of newborn babies in a hospital to embrace how women were encouraged to be housewives and have more children. -
20. Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira
I choose this picture because it shows workers cleaning an area filled with swamp so it can be used for farming which clearly demonstrates the Battle for Land. -
23. Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed
I choose the picture because it showcases how the representatives of the 15 nations came in unity in hopes to preserve peace. -
22. Lateran Treaty with Pope
I chose this picture because it shows the agreement between the Pope and Mussolini in support of the Fascist state and how they achieved a state of peace. -
25. Abyssinian Crisis
Important as it shows how ethopia army was small compared to italy power -
Stresa front
I choose this picture because it shows the representatives of France, Britain, and Italy agreeing to prevent Germany’s persistence. -
Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War
Show the support italy had for its people and ho they always went into war with support -
26. Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed
Depicts the actual signing which is important as it shows proof it happened -
Munich Confrence
I chose this because it depicts the leaders attending the conference and how they are all important -
Italy invaded Albania
Depicts the Italy forces invading Albania and how they spread out there army -
30. Italy enters WW II on side of Germany
I chose this photo as it depicts them joining forces at a confrence -
31. Mussolini brought down by coup during WW I
I chose this as depicts the impact it had as it was all over the press -
Mussolini Killed
I chose this as according to the photo Mussolini in it with the other people hangin by there feet