Mussolini Timeline

Formation of an independent Italy

Mar 17, 1861

Picture shows the flag of Italy after gaining independence.

Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy

Sep 20, 1870

Represents the event because it is the flag of the Papal States.

Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)

Apr 1, 1896

Picture is of the Battle of Adwa

Italy invades and takes over Libya

Oct 4, 1911

Shows the invasion of Libya on the map.

Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti

Dec 1, 1912

A picture of the newspaper Mussolini wrote for.

Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I

Oct 1, 1914

Logo of Italian Socialist party, which he was kicked out of.

Treaty of London

Apr 26, 1915

Picture at the Treaty of London

Beginning of Biennio Rosso

Jan 1, 1919

Many strikes and protests during this time, picture shows some Italians occupying a factory.

Aventine Secession

Jun 1, 1924

This image is showing that the Aventine Secession was a result of the kidnapping and murder of Giacomo Matteotti.

Battle for Grain

Jul 26, 1925

This image is of a body builder, and it is being used to represent how the increase in grain production strengthened the economy of Italy.

Locarno Treaty signed

Oct 16, 1925

This image was chosen, as it represents that the Locarno Treaty was a failure after Hitler rose to power.

Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

Jan 1, 1928

This image is being used to represent how the Battle's aim to reduce malaria was a success; however, it is significant to mention that the economy did not get altered.