Mussolini Timeline

  • Formation of an independent Italy

    Formation of an independent Italy
    Picture shows the flag of Italy after gaining independence.
  • Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy

    Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy
    Represents the event because it is the flag of the Papal States.
  • Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)

    Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)
    Picture is of the Battle of Adwa
  • Italy invades and takes over Libya

    Italy invades and takes over Libya
    Shows the invasion of Libya on the map.
  • Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti

    Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti
    A picture of the newspaper Mussolini wrote for.
  • Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I

    Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I
    Logo of Italian Socialist party, which he was kicked out of.
  • Treaty of London

    Treaty of London
    Picture at the Treaty of London
  • Beginning of Biennio Rosso

    Beginning of Biennio Rosso
    Many strikes and protests during this time, picture shows some Italians occupying a factory.
  • Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan

    Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan
    The picture represents the event because the symbol is what the fascist movement took as their symbol.
  • D’Annunzio takes Fiume

    D’Annunzio takes Fiume
    The picture represents the event because these were the people that seized Fiume for multiple months.
  • Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader

    Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader
    the photo represents the event because a lot like Mussolini and the Fasci di Combattimento, this is the symbol that the fascists' went around.
  • Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti

    Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti
    The picture represents the event because it's a picture of Mussolini and Giolitti walking together, showing their alliance.
  • March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

    March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister
    The picture shows the event because it shows Mussolini speaking infront of a lot of Italians, which is what Prime Ministers do.
  • Corfu Incident

    Corfu Incident
    The picture shows Italian troops holding civilians hostage.
  • Acerbo Law passed

    Acerbo Law passed
    The photo is a picture of Baron Giacomo Acerbo, the man who introduced the law.
  • Matteotti Crisis

    Matteotti Crisis
    The picture shows Giacomo Matteotti, the person who was kidnapped and killed.
  • Aventine Secession

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

    Battle for Grain
    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

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

    Battle for Births
    This picture is used to show Mussolini's support for traditional gender roles during the era of the Battle for Births.
  • Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

    Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira
    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.
  • Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed

    Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed
    This image shows the people who signed the treaty and also indicates that many countries were feeling the need for peace in the world after the horrific events seen in WWI.
  • Lateran Treaty with Pope

    Lateran Treaty with Pope
    This image is used to illustrate how while the Italian Catholics emerged victorious from this treaty, so did Mussolini in the aspect of social support from an untapped group of people.
  • Abyssinian Crisis

    Abyssinian Crisis
    This image is a map showing the way the Italians invaded Abyssinia
  • Stresa Front

    Stresa Front
    This image is used to show that the three forces: Italy, France, and Britain, were all trying to stop a tyrant leader before he gained too much power. This person was Adolf Hitler.
  • Italian Involvement with Spanish Civil War

    Italian Involvement with Spanish Civil War
    This image is a picture representing the Italian troops fighting in the Spanish Civil War
  • Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty Signed

    Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty Signed
    This image represents the meeting between Italy and French when they become close allies with each other
  • Munich Conference

    Munich Conference
    This picture represents the meeting when Hitler met with European Powers
  • Italy invades Albania

    Italy invades Albania
    This picture represents Italian troops on their way to invade Albania
  • Italy enters WW2 on side of Germany

    Italy enters WW2 on side of Germany
    This picture represents Mussolini and Hitler shaking hands showing their relationship as they fought together in WW2
  • Mussolini Brought Down by Coup during WW2

    Mussolini Brought Down by Coup during WW2
    This picture represents Italy surrendering, symbolizing how Mussolini lost the war
  • Mussolini killed

    This picture represents the newspaper when Mussolini was killed. Because he was so famous he made the headline