Mussolini

Formation of an independent Italy

Mar 17, 1861

This is a photo of a man being released from his handcuffs. This relates to the formation of an independent Italy as after decades of struggle against the Austrian Empire, the Risorgimento nationalist movement succeeded in creating a unified and independent Italy, finally being able to be free.

Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy

Sep 20, 1870

This is a photo of a penguin holding the control button. This relates to the Papal States being taken over by Italy as they finally were able to gain control of their nation and expand it.

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

Mar 1, 1896

The Italians were heavily defeated at the Battle of Adowa in 1896 against the Abyssinians, bringing embarrassment and devastation to their national pride. This relates to the picture because in the FIFA World Cup finale, Argentina won against France, who were devastated at the loss, just like Italy.

Italy invades and takes over Libya

Sep 29, 1911

Italy invaded the Turkish colony of Libya to increase the size of the Italian empire which relates to the picture as the man is greedy and taking the other persons food, like Italy is taking Libya's land, even though he probably has his own.

Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti

Nov 1, 1912

This photo relates to Mussolini working as the editor for the Socialist Party newspaper as he got a job and fixed his life up right after he was imprisoned and even got a good job.

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

Oct 1, 1914

This photo relates to Mussolini being kicked out of the socialist party as the man in the picture is obviously kicked out of his job similarly to Mussolini being sacked as editor of Avanti as he made a dramatic political U-turn and moved towards the idea of an extreme nationalist position.

Treaty of London

Apr 26, 1915

This photo of Trump signing another executive order is related to the signing of the Treaty of London as both signed something without thinking of the pros and cons for the people and both did it without thinking.

Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan

Mar 23, 1919

118 people representing various political groupings met in Milan and formed a Fascio di Combattimiento in Mussolini's attempt to bring the disparate groups together. This photo represents this as the different colors show the different political groups at the meeting and how they collide and conflict with each other.

Beginning of Biennio Rosso

Jul 21, 1919

This photo is a protest in the Biennia Rosso about the high unemployment rates in Italy and the political instability after WW1. The determination and seriousness of the Italian people can be prevalent as they are conflicted with what is happening in their country right now.

D’Annunzio takes Fiume

Sep 12, 1919

This photo represents D'Annunzio taking Fiume as he led 2000 armed men to the city of Fiume and quickly took control of the liberal Italian government and the Allies and ruled the city for next 15 months. The photo shows one leader directing a whole group of people like D'Annunzio did.

Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitto

May 1, 1921

This photo represents Mussolini forming an alliance with Giolitto as Mussolini won a seat in parliament and was invited to join the coalition government by Giolitto. Giolitto was secretly hoping that he could gain power from Mussolini, but Mussolini did not help but in fact took his position, hence why the man is crossing his fingers behind his back in the photo.

Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader

Nov 7, 1921

This photo relates to Mussolini forming the PND and being elected was the leader for it because it happened mainly due to persuasion. Mussolini persuaded the members of the Fasci di Combattimento to re-form the organization into a political party and later persuaded the Fascist National Congress to elect him as leader.

March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

Oct 28, 1922

The silver platter in the photo is related to the March on Rome and Mussolini becoming Prime Minister as it was handed to him on a silver platter. He wasn’t even there, The government allowed the fascists to go to Rome after blocking them earlier, and the king handed Mussolini power. They were allowed to have their march afterwards, and Mussolini had to get there fast because he was like ‘wait, that worked’.

Corfu Incident

Aug 31, 1923

This is a photo of a hero. This is related to the Corfu incident as after an Italian general was murdered on Greek soil. Mussolini demand that Greece pay 50 million lire as compensation and a full apology. When Greece refused, Mussolini ordered Italians to invade Greek island of Corfu to which Greece gave the money and an apology. This made everyone see Mussolini as a hero, relating to the photo.

Acerbo Law passed

Nov 1, 1923

This photo relates the Acerbo Law being passed as Mussolini was kind of cheating to secure his seat in the Parliamentary. He wanted to reform the electoral system to strengthen his status like cheating in a game can show your strengths and boost your pride.

Aventine Secession

1924

This picture is of fire burning. The Aventine Secession was when opposition deputies withdrew from the Chamber of Deputies in protest of Mussolini and the Matteotti crisis. Their protests ultimately did not hurt Mussolini and their anger was like fire burning but being extinguished.

Matteotti Crisis

Jun 10, 1924

This photo relates to the Matteoti crisis as Matteotti was abducted in Rome and suspected of being murdered by fascist thugs and Mussolini. The photo depicts a man being kidnapped by some gansters as well.

Battle for Grain

1925

The point of the Battle for Grain was for Italian farmers to grow more cereal to reduce Italy's dependence on imports. That's why this picture was selected as it shows an abundance of grain.

Locarno Treaty Signed

Aug 16, 1925

This image is of 5 people holding hands, representing the 5 countries who signed the Treaty. This was an agreement to control Germany's borders and have temporary peace amongst the nations.

Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

1926

The Battle for Land and for the Lira were both attempts at creating more economic stability (represented by the picture). To do so, Mussolini wanted to restore the value of Italian currency and create work for the unemployed.

Battle for Births

1927

This picture is of a baby bomb to represent the aims of the Battle for Birth. The Battle for Birth aimed to increase population growth to make a larger army.

Kellogg-Briand Treaty Signed

Aug 27, 1928

This is a picture that sums up the Kellogg-Briand Treaty, as the treaty was an agreement that renounced war as an instrument of national policy.

Lateran Treaty with Pope

Feb 11, 1929

This picture is a representation of the church and state. This treaty helped repair the relationship between the Pope and Mussolini by making agreements and compensations.

Stresa Front

1935

This image is of a brick wall that appears strong, but ultimately crumbles. The Stresa Front appeared to be a strong opposition to Hitler's Germany, but it fell apart due to Britain allowing Germany to expand its Navy and Italy's invasion of Abyssinia.

Abyssinian

1935

This is a map of Abyssinia (modern day Ethiopia). This is the region that Italy invaded to assert her world power, avenge a previous defeat, acquire resources, and create and African empire.

Italian Involvement with Spanish Civil war

Jul 27, 1936

This is an image of Franco, who led the Nationalist Forces in Spain. This was the side Mussolini supported by sending troops, equipment, and resources.

Munich Conference

Sep 30, 1938

The image of a band-aid represents ho the Munich Conference attempted to make peace and stop the rising threat of Hitler, but ultimately was not successful in preventing war. It put a band aid on the problem instead of fixing it.

Italy invades Albania

Apr 7, 1939

This is an image of the social media platform, Tik Tok, where many influencers post. This image represents how Italy mainly invaded Albania, even though they had a long-term alliance, to build their global influence.

Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed

May 22, 1939

This is an image of Mussolini and Hitler. The Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty was an agreement between the 2 of them to establish and political and military alliance between the 2 fascist countries.

Italy enter world war 2 on the side of Germany

Jun 10, 1940

Italy declared war on France and Great Britain on June 10, 1940. This represents Italy's loyalty and follow through as one of the Axis powers with Hitler's Germany.

Mussolini brought down by coup during world war II

Jul 25, 1943

This is an image of a man falling. The coup during world war 2 marked the falling of Mussolini from his position, as he was voted out by the Grand Council of Fascism and arrested.

Mussolini Killed

Apr 28, 1945

This is an image of someone trying to run away. As Mussolini was trying to flee Italy he was executed.