Mussolini Timeline

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  • Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan

    Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan
    • Consisted of 200 members, reformed by Mussolini
    • Later became the National Fascist Party (PNF)
    • This picture was chosen because it is the symbol of the Fasci Italiani di Combattimento.
    • Caused the formation of the PNF, allowed Mussolini to maintain power because it gave him a source of support from other fascists.

  • D’Annunzio takes Fiume

    D’Annunzio takes Fiume
    • Gabriele D’Annunzio, a famous Italian poet, led 186 grenadiers of the Italian army to overtake Fiume, a city that contained many Italian people. D’Annunzio declared Fiume an independent state. His overtaking of Fiume proved significant because it grew the Italian nationalist movement, reinforcing the values that Mussolini had.
    • This picture was chosen because it is an image of D’Annunzio, the man who led the overtaking of Fiume.

  • Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti

    Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti
    • Mussolini formed alliance with Giovanni Giolitti, a former Italian prime minister’s national bloc. Mussolini formed an alliance with giolitti in hopes of gaining more political power. Ultimately, it caused the fascist party of Italy to gain more power, helping Mussolini’s rise to power.
    • This image was chosen because it is an image of Giovanni Giolitti, the man who Mussolini made the alliance with.

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

    Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader
    • Fasci Italiani di Combattimento becomes renamed to the PNF (National Fascist Party) Mussolini wanted to make the Fasci Italiani di Combattimento more centralized and tightly controlled, so he rebranded it. Creating the PNF to be more tightly controlled helped consolidate Mussolini’s power as it brought him legitimate support.
    • This image was chosen because it is the symbol of the PNF.

  • March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

    March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister
    • Black shirts, supporters of Mussolini, march through the streets of Rome to attempt to control of the Italian government. The March on Rome caused Mussolini to become prime minister as King Victor Emmanuel III appoints Mussolini as prime minister to prevent a civil war. This is significant as it allowed Mussolini to rise to power and control Italy eventually.
    • This image was chosen because it shows blackshirts marching on the streets of rome.

  • Acerbo Law Passed

    Acerbo Law Passed
    • Baron Giacomo Acerbo proposes an electoral law that allows any party to have 2/3 of the seats in the chamber of deputies as long as they have majority of the votes (25%). This ultimately caused the Fascist party to gain power in the Italian party, leading to the rise of Mussolini.
    • This image was chosen because it is a picture of Giacomo Acerbo, the man who proposed and helped pass the Acerbo law.

  • Corfu Incident

    Corfu Incident
    • Italian Navy strikes an offensive against the Greek island of Corfu with about 5,000 to 10,000 troops. The motive behind this attack was to assert Italian dominance and expand Italian influence in Greece. This further increased Italian nationalist sentiment, helping Mussolini’s cause and consolidation of power.
    • This image was chosen because it is of residents watching Italian troops occupy the streets of Corfu. This image demonstrates the offensive.

  • Matteotti Crisis

    Matteotti Crisis
    • Giacomo Matteotti, a communist party leader, is kidnapped and killed by fascists for his opposition against the Fascist party’s election results. He called them rigged in May 1924. This demonstrates how Mussolini consolidated his power, which was through violence and terror and the elimination of political opposition.
    • This image was chosen because it is a picture of Giacomo Matteotti, the man who got killed by fascist for being a political opponent.

  • Aventine Secession

    Aventine Secession
    The Aventine Secession was a protest movement that was triggered by the murder of Giacomo Matteotti. Parliament members left the Chamber of Deputies because of the murder and the protest aimed to force King Emmanuel III to remove Mussolini from power and to recall elections. This image fits this event as it depicts a protest that is also fighting for the removal of another powerful officer.

  • Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

  • Battle for Grain

    Battle for Grain
    The Battle for Grain was a campaign by Mussolini which aimed to make Italy self-sufficient and not rely on other countries to balance the trade shortage. High tariffs were imposed and grants were given to farmers so they would be able to afford any machinery or equipment to produce all of Italy's grains. Imports fell by 75% and quality of diet also decreased. This image depicts the self-sufficiency of Italy and how they show other countries that they are doing fine without their imports.

  • Locarno Treaty Signed

    Locarno Treaty Signed
    The Locarno Treaty was a peace agreement between Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, and Italy that aimed to stabilize post-WW1 conflicts. This treaty established Germany's western borders that neighboring regions were not allowed to invade. Britain and Italy agreed to help guard the border in case of any aggression. This image displays this event as it shows how all countries contributed and agreed on the terms of the treaty.

  • Battle for Births

  • Lateran Treaty With Popo