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Mussolini Joins the Socialist Party
Mussolini joined and became the secretary of the socialist party and was able to gain the respect of people through his speeches and articles. -
Mussolini Leaves the Socialist Party
Mussolini left the socialist party and founded an independent newspaper called "Popolo D"Italia". He used this newspaper to make fascism and used social movements to support it. -
The creation of the Fascist Party
Mussolini got together with old war veterans to create the Fascist Party Congress. The fascist party was named after "fasces" which is a word for roman power -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty was signed between the warring nations of World War 1 that established an international organization and ended the war. Italy was affected negatively by the treaty and was practically ignored that the conference where the treaty was signed. Italy was also promised costal territory but was not given that in the end leaving many of its citizens angry. -
Fascism Enters the Government
This election was the first time that fascism officially entered Italy's government. This admittance was the first time a concession was made by the government for fascism but it would not be the last as Giolitti allowed fascists to get away with more than others -
March on Rome
Mussolini used this event to take power, as Mussolini's Blackshirts marched on Rome the King appointed him as prime minister out of fear. -
Acerbo Laws Passed
The Acerbo laws were passed, this law allowed the party that gains at least 25% of the votes in the election to have two thirds in parliament. -
Fascism wins in the Election
The fascist party gained a majority of 64.9% giving him the majority in parliament. -
Mussolini Declares Himself Dictator
It took time from his instatement as prime minister to become dictator as he slowly took power for himself. It is generally said that the day he delivered a speech to Italian parliament is the day he became dictator. In his speech he told parliament members he had the right to supreme power. -
Totalitarianism
Mussolini passed a law that made the fascist party the only party allowed in the government making him only responsible to the king.
