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Formation of an independent Italy
This picture was chosen because a nation's flag is a symbol of power. When Italy became independent, it was a show of power to all the other nations. -
Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy
This picture was chosen because it is a direct representation of the location of the papal states in relation to Italy. The picture shows the areas that were taken over by the new nation of Italy. -
Failure of the first Italo-Ethiopian war with the Battle of Adowa
This picture was chosen because it represents the significance of the battle through depictions of the casualties and large amounts of soldiers involved. This shows the severity of the battle and the impact it had on the nation of Italy. -
Italy takes over Libya
This picture was chosen because it directly represents the location of Libya in relation to Italy and allows the viewer to understand the significance of Italy taking Libya over. -
Mussolini kicked out of socialist party for pro-nationalistic sentiments
This picture was chosen because it directly tells the reader that Mussolini was kicked out of the socialist party and allows the reader to understand the significance of the event in relation to the future rise of the fascist party. -
Mussolini begins work as the editor for the socialist newspaper Avanti!
This picture was chosen because it directly represents the Avanti! newspaper and allows the viewer to understand the significance of Mussolini's new position in relation to the nation of Italy. -
Treaty of London
This picture was chosen because it directly implies to the reader the changes made as a result of the Treaty of London and allows them to infer the significance in relation to Italy as a nation. -
Beginning of Biennio Rosso
This picture was chosen because it allows the reader to understand the significance of the Biennio Rosso in relation to Italy, shown through the vast amounts of people as a well as the rise of the fascist party. -
Fascio di Cobattimento formed in Milan
Italian fascist organization created in Milan on March 1919 by Mussolini in the aftermath of WWI. It was ultranationalist and intended to appeal to war veterans across the political spectrum. The picture was chosen because it is meant to be the symbol of the organization -
D’Annunzio takes Fiume
Gabriele D’Annunzio took control of Fiume on September 12 1919. The picture was chosen because it was a picture taken during the time of Italy's conquering of Fiume -
Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti
This is a photo of Giovanni Giolitti, who was a prime minister of Italy before Mussolini rose to power. His support of Mussolini provided credibility for his government stance. -
Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira
Battle for the Lira was an Economic policy in 1920s to raise the claims of Italy becoming a great power. Battle for Land began in 1928 to make land suitable for farming as well as reclaiming. The photo is significant because it was taken during the Battle of Lira. -
Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader
I chose this photo because it displays symbols of Mussolini's power through the Fascist party. "The original symbol of fascism in Italy under Benito Mussolini was the fasces. This is an ancient Imperial Roman symbol of power carried by lictors in front of magistrates; a bundle of sticks featuring an axe, indicating the power over life and death." -
The March on Rome - Mussolini becomes Prime Minister
I chose this illustration because it depicts Mussolini giving a speech during the march on rome, however, he was not seen present at the time of the march. This is an excellent example of propaganda, and illustrates the extent of which Italy took Mussolini at his word. -
Acerbo Law
This photo has been chosen to represent the Acerbo law because it illustrates a balance of power. Once the Acerbo Law was introduced, this balance of power became uneven, ad the scale would tip so that one side is higher and one is lower. -
The Corfu Incident
This photo is a map of Corfu. I chose this image because I wanted to recognize how small Corfu is to Italy. This puts into perspective how harsh Mussolini was on Corfu, and makes him seem less heroic in this particular event. However, Italians viewed him as a savior (largely due to their increased sense of nationalism.) -
Aventine Secession
This photo is of Italians protesting parliament during the Aventine secession, illustrating their want for change and their anger over the Matteotti crisis. -
Matteotti Crisis
This photo is a depiction of Mussolini sitting on a coffin marked 'Matteotti.' A representation of his perceived involvement with the crisis, it illustrates that Mussolini had no remorse for his actions, only the repercussions his reputation suffered. -
Battle for Grain
This photo was chosen because the Battle for Grain reminded me of the 'Peace, Land, and Bread' propaganda catchphrase from Lenin's rule of Russia in the 1917 October Revolution. This link illustrates a like-mindedness between rules. -
Locarno Treaty Signed
This picture was chosen because it is a comic that is displaying what the nations hope will become of the Locarno treaty. This image shows the nations joining together, which Italy participated them. This makes them one of the 'great nations.' -
Battle for Births
Campaign in 1927 aimed to increase Italy’s population to 60 million by 1950. The photo is significant because it shows what was known as a Mothers Medal, which was meant to be seen as a consolation and recognition within Italy. -
Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed
Signed on August 27, 1928 agreeing to outlaw war. The photo is from the signing of the Kellogg-Briand Treaty. -
Lateran Treaty with Pope
A treaty from June 7 1929 - June 3 1985 between Italy and Vatican. Signed by Mussolini and Pietro Gasparri for papacy. The picture is important because it is a photo of the Treaty being signed. -
Abyssinian Crisis
A diplomatic crisi between 1934 and 1937 over Italy’s policy of agression against Ethopia. The image is important because it is a newspaper discussing the crisis during the time. -
Stresa Front
Coalistion of France, Britain, and Italy that formed in April 1935. Meant to oppose Hitler’s announcement violating the Treaty of Versailes. The photo is important because it is a photo during the meeting of the powers. -
Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War
Mussolini's Italy supported the Nationalist forces led by General Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War, Mussolini was determined to spread fascist influence.
The image is a poster stating that "the claw of the Italian invader intends to enslave us", showing Mussolini's attempt to increase the spread of fascism from the opposing Spanish's perspective, as well as showing Italy's involvement in the Spanish civil war. -
Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed
Treaty signed between Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, forming a military and political alliance known as the Axis powers.
The image chosen represents the two leaders of Italy and Germany (Mussolini and Hitler respectively). It shows the companionship between the 2 nations. -
Munich Conference
A conference held in Munich, Germany, in which Britain, France, Italy, and Germany agreed to allow Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia, in exchange for Hitler's promise to seek no further territorial expansion.
The image shows representatives of the countries involved having a meeting and sharing documents, displaying the arrangements and people involved in the conference. -
Italy invades Albania
Mussolini's Italy invades the small Balkan country of Albania, leading to the overthrow of the Albanian government and its annexation into the Italian Empire.
The image chosen provides a visual representation of Italy's advancements in Albania -
Italy enters WW II on side of Germany
Italy under Mussolini enters World War II on the side of Nazi Germany, with a military campaign against the British in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
The image is a newspaper from the year in which Mussolini declared war against the allied forces, the newspaper represents the media's coverage of the events. -
Mussolini brought down by coup during WWII
Mussolini is overthrown in a coup by Fascist party leaders, after the Allied invasion of Italy during World War II, leading to Italy's surrender and switch to the Allied side.
The image is a newspaper from when the King officially kicks Mussolini out of his position of complete power over Italy, representation of media coverage. -
Mussolini killed
Mussolini is captured by Italian partisans and executed by firing squad, along with his mistress, in the final days of World War II.
The image is a visual representation of moments before Mussolini is strung up by his heels, his hand holds a Fascist standard, to ridicule the power he once had