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Formation of an independent Italy
This image shows the before and after Italy became the Kingdom of Italy. This photo is significant because Italy shifted from fragmented states within a Peninsula to a unified nation-state. -
Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy
This photo shows the before and after the papal states were annexed by Italy. This photo is significant because it shows a side-to-side comparison of the land that the Kingdom of Italy gained, sparking a sense of nationalism and unity within the country. -
Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)
This photo depicts the battlefront during the Battle of Adowa and how Ethiopia was at a technological disadvantage compared to Italy. This photo is significant to the war because it shows marks history as the Battle resulted in the a win against a major European power. Thus showing African resistance against colonization and the perception of the European powers -
Italy invades and takes over Libya
This photo shows Italian troops getting ready for the Italo-Turkish War. During this war, the goal was to annex Libya and Tripoli in order to merge Italian Cyrenaica and Tripolitania. This photo is significant because it foreshadows the power Italians had for Libya and how they were ready to fight for almost a year for to gain these territories -
Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti
This photo shows the Avanti newspaper that Mussolini was editor for in 1912. Mussolini being editor of the newspaper popularized certain ideas and influenced the political views of many Italians. This photo is significant because it shows Mussolini having influence in Italy through his editing/writing. -
Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WWI
This photo depicts Mussolini making headlines due to his pro-war advocacy that went against what the Italian socialist party believed in. According to Mussolini, their lack of understanding of national problems, he was expelled. This photo highlights Mussolini's rise to power as his expulsion is what led him to create the fascist party foreshadowing his appearance in the newspapers more often. -
Treaty of London
The picture depicts the territory that Italy gained from the secret Treaty of London. This territory came from Italy's involvement in WWI and how it led Italy to sign the treaty with the Triple Entente (France, Britain, and Russia). This picture is significant because it depicts the changes to Italy made by their effort control the war. -
D’Annunzio takes Fiume
The picture shows the tension between the Austrians and Italians. The Italian spirt was so strong they warned the Austrians to surrender Fiume before they even got there. the Italians showed up with military gear and a crowd of followers. -
Beginning of Biennio Rosso
This photo depicts Biennio Rosso or "The Red Years" took place from 1919 to 1920 as a major social outcry in Italy after the rise in unemployment as 2+ million workers and veterans were out of jobs. This led to many riots and strikes throughout the working class. The photo is significant as the highlights the importance of jobs for the working class and how the Biennio Rosso became a turning point in Italy. -
Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan.
The photo shows the formation of the Fascio di Combattimento on march 23 1919 at the club for industrial and commercial interests in piazza san sepolcro in Milan. founded by Benito Mussolini. -
Mussolini forms alliance with Giolotti
the photo shows Mussolini and Giolitti together declaring there alliance to each other. they formed an anti socialist nation bloc to overpower the socialist rule and influence the upcoming elections. -
Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader.
the photo shows members of a fascist youth organization parading past Benito Mussolini during a celebration. the mass group of members and unity of the group shows the strength and influence the fascist party had on society and multiple generations. -
Matteotti Crisis
The photo shows a group of protesters asking for the overthrow of Mussolini after the assassination of Matteotti an apposing socialist. the protesters were asking for an overthrow of Mussolini because he took responsibility for the assassination. -
March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister
the photo shows Mussolini in the center of the photo surrounded by back shirts during the march on Rome. the black shirts are armed quads of Italian fascists' under Mussolini's control. the photo shows the personality of Mussolini through his stance he admits power and authority. -
Acerbo Law passed.
The photo displays a picture of Giacomo is the person who initiated the creation of the Acerbo law. the law was created because the fascist party wanted the majority of deputies to help with the upcoming competitive general election in 1924. -
Corfu Incident
The photo shows four to five royal navy ship in the Corfu channel. there were three different events where there were altercations in the channel. in the first occasion the royal navy Italian ships came under fire from the Albanian fortifications. -
Aventine Secession
Socialist legislators Enrico Gonzales, Filippo Turati, and Claudio Treveson on their way to Quartarella to identify Matteotti's body (1925). The Aventine secession grew the anti-fascism movement. Around 100 parliament deputies left their seats in protest against the fascists' control of Mussolini. -
Battle for Grain
Propaganda photo of the Battle of Grain by Mussolini. The Battle of the Grain's purpose was to make Italy more self-sufficient and to provide food by supporting agricultural farmers. It wanted Italy to stop relying on global imports of grain, wheat, and bread. A popular quote that was said was, "slavery of foreign bread," referring to Italy's dependence on foreign imports. -
Locarno Treaty
Negotiating Table of the Locarno Treaties. Locarno, Switzerland, October 16, 1925. The treaty settled the border disputes throughout Europe and motivated to maintain peace after WW1. It was officially signed on December 1, 1925. Britain and Italy both agree to commit themselves to repel any aggression with the borders. -
Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira
The Battle of Lira's purpose was too increase the farming area of Italy to support its people. The picture shows volunteers working to reconstruct the wet and marsh lands in Italy into an area with cultivation and agriculture. The Battle of Lira was an economic policy aimed to increase Italy's currency, and focused on the imports of coal and iron. -
Battle of Births
Mussolini with his wife and children, setting an example during the Battle for Births. An era that wanted the rise of population through birthrate in Italy during the mid 1920s. Mussolini wanted to increase the population to increase the amount of soldiers in his army. Although this later ended in failure as the region failed to support the policy, and it also primarily targeted women by forcing them out of jobs and forced traditional roles. -
Kellogg-Briand Treaty
Signed August 27, 1928, the picture shows French statesman Aristide Briand signing the Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928. This treaty was an international approach to agreed to outlaw war and to solve any conflict through peaceful means. It also wanted to prevent any German aggression and stop all conflicts between nations. Signed by France and the U.S. at first and later other nations were oblidged to join. -
Lateran Treaty with Pope
The picture shows Vatican and Italian delegations prior to signing the treaty. The Lateran Treaty was an agreement between Mussolini and the pope to solidify fascists control and recognized the Vatican as an independent state. This ended the conflict between Mussolini and the religious party. It was officially signed on February 11, 1929. -
Abyssinian Crisis
The image shows a news article declaring the news that Italy bombed Ethiopia. This was the headline of a major news article in the USA, indicating the significance of the event. -
Stresa Front
Picture shows states of the Stresa Conference (blue) against Nazi Germany (brown). Signed in April 14, 1935; it was an agreement to resists future attempts by Nazi Germany to prevent the altercation of the Treaty of Versailles. Although this later ended in failure as Mussolini eventually wanted to get closer to with the Nazis and switched sides. -
Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed
The image depicts Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler standing new to each other after signing the Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty. it was the beginning of a new era: pre-WWII. This new friendship symbolizes the resulting of WWII, which the Allies such as Britain and France simply ignored, leading to the Second World War. -
Italian involvement in the Spanish Civil War
The poster reads 'the claw of the Italian invader intends to enslave us'. The poster was created by the Republicans bc they saw the Italians as a threat to their goals. The Italian military intervention in Spain occurred to support the nationalists. This resulted with the nationalists winning the Spanish Civil War in April 1939. -
Munich Conference
In the picture, Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Neville Chamberlain are discussing the topic about German annexation of the Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia. This is significant since it indicated the beginning of Hitler being greedy for more land, leading to annexation of other countries. -
Italy invades Albania
April 7, 1939- April 12, 1939
The picture is depicts the path of Italia invasion of annexing Albania. The Italians crossed the sea bc Mussolini wanted to overturn the Treaty of Versailles results. Italy wanted land north of Italy yet didn't receive it. -
Italy enters WWII on the Side of Germany
The image shows a news article from the New York World Telegram. It declares that Italy is at war after Germany invades France. German victory over the French convinced Mussolini that German was a strong ally and joined WWII with them. -
Mussolini Brought Down by Coup
In the image, a crowd of Italians are gathered to celebrate the overthrow of the Mussolini government. The cheerful expression symbolizes the happiness for Mussolini's downfall. The Italian nation was displeased with the results of Mussolini's power or they overthrew him. -
Mussolini's Death
The image shows the public execution of Benito Mussolini. On April 29, 1945, he was executed along with his mistress and other Fascists leader. They then were hung by their feet in Piazzale Loreto, Milan, Italy. These brutal actions signify the anger that the Italian population was feeling for putting their trust in Mussolini.