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Formation of Independent Italy
Caused through the, "Resurgence" that unified states along the Italian coastline into a single country. -
Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy
Part of the capture of Rome, they were the last to join Italy because they were protected by French troops. -
Battle of Adwa
It was part of the Italo-Ethiopian war which Italy lost. This was because they outnumbered the Italians. They also had support from both France and Russia, therefore better equipment. -
Invasion of Libya
Italian troops invaded the Turkish land of Libya which started the Italo-Turkish war. They ended up winning and taking control of Libya. This is important because this was one of the first wins for Italy and began to bring them to a higher point on the world stage. -
The beginning of the, "Avanti!", newspaper.
Mussolini began editing this newspaper, the name meaning, "Forward!." This is important because it was his first entrance onto the political stage. It was influenced by "Vorwats" a german Socialist newspaper. As a result, he gained great popularity and the support of congress members. -
Mussolini kicked from socialist party
He was kicked because he supported the idea of war for Italy. He believed it would bring about a good opportunity for Italy to raise in power, sadly, his colleagues strongly disagreed. This is significant because he gave up on socialism after this which lead to him creating Facism.The picture shown is from a newspaper which showed this was a big deal at the time. -
Treaty of London
This marked Italy joining the Triple Entente in WW1, which is important because if they did not they would have lost the war. Later, they ended up angry because they did not get the land they wanted which created the public unrest which Mussolini abused to take power. The picture shown shows what they were promised, which most of which they did not get. -
Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan
Mussolini formed this group which was home to a large amount of radical nationalist ideas. Some ideas were simply taking the war money from WW1 and the eight hour day. One idea that they all agreed on was getting the land they were promised back -
D’Annunzio takes Fiume
Gabriele D’Annunzio, a decadent poet, artist, musician, aesthete, womanizer, pioneer daredevil aeronautics, black magician and genius, left WW1 as a hero. He conquered Fiume and offered it to Italy which declined and called him a fool. Huge fascist role model basically. Mussolini liked him. -
Battle for Grain
Mussolini's Plan to help agriculture. It didn't work too well -
Battle for Land/Lira
His plan to get more land and restore the Lira to former glory. -
Battle for Births
Basically, he wanted more women to get pregnant to help the country later -
Start of Biennio Rosso
The name means, "Two Red Years" and was a period of intense social conflict in Italy including mass strikes and protests. There were riots resulting in looting and therefore decrease in prices causing the Italian economy to become poor. Mussolini saw this as an opportunity. This picture shows some armed men banned together showing the situation of Biennio Rosso. -
Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti
This happened because Giolitti found the National Blocs, which happened to be made up of Liberals from Mussolini's Fascio di Combattimento. This is important because Giolitti came in handy when Mussolini took power. -
Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and becomes leader.
He made the PNF and became the leader. This is a huge event. He was already on the political stage, now he's a main player. This marks his rise to power. It also recognizes Fascism becoming recognized as a legitimate system of government. -
March on Rome
Basically, the Fascists march onto Rome, but not Mussolini, he was hiding ready to run away in case he loses. They won over Rome. This is very significant because it marks the fall of the old Italy and the beginning of Mussolini's power and therefore the rise of Fascist Italy and therefore Fascism in general. -
Acerbo Law
Before understanding what this law is, one must understand why it came to be. Before the legislation representation was decided by vote, if a party got 25% of the vote, they got 25% of the seats. This was an issue because no party had majority so nothing got done.The law fixed this. Whoever won the election instantly got 66% of the legislation. The reason this got passed was 2 reasons.
1- Everyone thought they would win it at the same time (Ironic)
2- There were a lot of Blackshirts present. -
Corfu Incident
Italy attacked Greece and lost very badly then had to be bailed out by Germany. Started because someone from Greece killed an Italian officer. -
Matteotti Crisis
It was a political confrontation between liberals and fascists. It could've gone poorly and made Mussolini lose all-powerful but he ended up becoming a dictator. Matteotti, a socialist figure, was killed. -
Aventine Secession
A bunch of people quit their political jobs to protest Mussolini. It didn't work -
Locarno Treaty
Basically, Germany, France, Belgium, Britain and Italy said, "no more war in western Europe." It didn't work but its important because Italy under Mussolini is now seen as a real European power which was good. -
Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed
A treaty where people agreed not to solve disputes or conflicts of whatever nature or of whatever origin they may be, which may arise among them with war. Sadly, there was no way to enforce it. -
Lateran Treaty with the Pope
The pope didn't like Fascism so he made it apparent, which wasn't good for Mussolini so he gave the Pope some money and Land then he didn't hate fascism. -
Abyssinian Crisis
Ethiopia and Italy fight in Africa. The League of Nations ruled against Italy and ordered sanctions but that's it. -
Stresa Front Agreement
An agreement between France Britain and Italy to join together -
Italian Involvement in Spanish Civil War
Mussolini sent some troops into spain to help with the war. -
Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed
Italy and Germany now an alliance because they decided Europe will revolve around Rome/Berlin not France/Britain. -
Munich Conference
Basically, Europe decided to let Germany take some land so they'll calm down but later they ended up taking even more. -
Italy invades Albania
Italy invades Albania when they weren't supposed to. It was a brief victory for Italy -
Italy Enters WWII on Axis Side
They enter WWII -
Mussolini Brought down by Coupe
He escaped before but they pushed very far into Italy and this time he doesn't make it out -
Mussolini Dead
A day after his capture he was shot.
