Italy

Ultranationalism in Italy

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    Interwar period

  • The treaty of Vasailles

    Italy was not giving the land that was promised to them in the beginning of the war. This lead to disputes and tension, Italy just wanted the land that was promised but the promise was not fufilled.
  • WW1

    After the war Italy suffered from high inflation, hige debt, and high unemployment.Despite the problems Italy suffered the government refused to raise taxes on the whealthy even though threir expenses werre higher than their revenue.
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    Rising of Mussolini

    The patriotic feelings of Mussolini and the rest of Italy lead to the creation of the political party known as the Fasci.They had little support in the elections but later saw the oppertunity to gain support by attacking the socialists.
  • Shift in Government

    Mussolini formed a government. many didnt not want him in power but after the sucess of the capturing several Greek islands many began to support him.
  • Mussolini comes to power

    Mussolini comes into power in Italy after the resignation of the former government leader of Italy. He Previously planned to uprise to take power but because of this threat he resigned before he had the chance to.
  • Great Depression

    Italy had strong construction projects that were successful in keeping the the economy strong.Mussolini's sucess in keeping Italy economy strong lead to the support of the people of Italy.
  • Ethiopia

    With growing sucess in Italy Mussolini took advanged of the poorly equipped Ethiopia and invaded. This lead to more land and more resources, this gave Mussolini the peak of his power.
  • Rome-Berlin axis

    Mussolini was very powerful, he ignored the condemnation by the Leauge of Nations and alligned with Nazi Germany. These two together made a very powerful and dangerous allience.