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This image was chosen because of the representation of the states alignment of territory. As in 1861 with the unification of majority of Piedmont-Sardinia, marked the beginning of Italy from its prior state of territories being under direct sovereign rule. Which is the reasoning for the image chosen as it represents the alignment and changes of states that emphasizes the difference of territories that were made in the formation of an independent Italy. -
This image was chosen due to representation of the Papal States that were conquered by the new nation of Italy. As France was distracted due to the involvement in the Franco-Prussian War and it was the aftermath of the war that led to governmental changes to be votes upon. As the conflict present when the city was captured led to the Papal States to be annexed to the Kingdom of Italy in which was result of a plebiscite the following October. -
This image signifies the Battle of Adowa (Adwa). Portraying the war between Ethiopia and Italy that Ethiopia won being the only African nation to resist European colonialism. Which signifies the reason I chose the image as it correlates to the configuration of the differentiation of sides going into the war, as well as the defeat of Italy and the success of Ethiopia maintaining its status. -
Consisted of the Italo-Turkish War, which signifies the reason for the image chosen as it exemplifies the divide in terms of the war. For, it is amplified through the invasion and conquer of Libya by Italy. -
This image conveys Mussolini as editor for the Avanti Newspaper. Which is the reasoning why I chose this image to represent this event as it signifies a link to Mussolini’s ideology through his background of being part of the Avanti Newspaper prior to his leadership which aligned with socialist ideals. -
This image was chosen due to its representation of Mussolini being kicked out of the Socialist Party based on the expressions made in the image. Thus, portrays Mussolini being 'kicked out' in 1914 from the Socialist Party. The image portrays the events of Mussolini being arrested in Rome after a meeting he demanded the intervention of Italy with the help from France that show differed ideology of Mussolini with the Socialist Party in regard to the entry of Italy into WW1 with the Allies. -
This image conveys the secret treaty with Allied forces to bring neutral Italy on their side. As it was signed by Italy, Great Britain, Russia, and France which was done as a secret agreement that led to its consensus on April 26, 1915, to enter World War 1 on the side of the ‘Triple Entente’ to bring Italy into the war, taking prior 1839 Treaty of London into revisal to make changes and bring it up to date. -
This image portrays the period of the 'Two Red Years' that consisted of intense social conflict in addition to strikes throughout Italy [during 1919 & 1920]. Characterized by land occupations, mass strikes, and workers’ control. Which is the reasoning for the image chosen as it amplifies the conflict as well as social issues rising in Italy that amplified tensions. -
This picture illustrates a massive gathering of Black Shirts during WWII; this paramilitary group's grand influence was largely facilitated by the support of the Fasci di Combattimento, which originated in Milan, 23 Mar. 1919. -
This picture depicts the territorial gains Italy was expecting from WWI given their participation in the Treaty of London (1915)--the Allies' disregard for this agreement represents a major motivation for the irredentism in interwar Italy, such as that demonstrated by D'Annunzio. -
The image--Alexander de Grand's proposed five facets of Mussolini's paradoxical fascism--represents Mussolini's political fickleness and Machiavellianism, as this alliance with liberal Giolitti is short-lived before the summer's Pact of Pacification allies fascists and socialists against the liberals. -
This image, the PNF's logo, represents the party's pursuit of a powerful, unifying, and nationalist government (colors, fascis) as well as its ideal of Roman grandness (fascis). -
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This image depicts the swathes of dissidents approaching Rome in late October 1922, representing the massive power of intimidation that the public held over the prime minister and the king. -
This image was chosen in order to geographically illustrate where Italy was able to invade Greece: Corfu. -
This image illustrates the National List's parliamentary majority following the 1924 election, demonstrating the success of the Acerbo Law in allowing Mussolini's regime to maintain legitimate power past 1924. -
This image depicts Giacomo Matteotti, the dissident whose abduction and murder sparked the public outrage of the Matteotti Crisis. -
The image is of Giacomo Matteotti after yelling, "Long live parliament!" during one of Mussolini's speeches after withdrawing non-fascists from the Chamber of Deputies. This shows the social unrest caused by the Aventine Secession, but also how dangerous it was to speak out against Mussolini given that Matteotti is later killed. -
The Italian in the propaganda poster translates to, "National agreement for the victory of the wheat." The word "victory" correlates to the push for more grain being called a "battle." It also shows Mussolini uses militaristic phrases as part of his policies and propaganda to incite the Italians to participate. -
The newspaper shows the perspective and goal of the time which was to prevent any more wars between those nations. However, the newspaper is now ironic because World War II was not prevented, despite the treaty's goal. -
The image is of a lira made to look like a militaristic Mussolini. This was used as propaganda to convince them to participate and paint Mussolini as a savior -
The picture is a medal given to women who had the most kids. It was one of the many ways Mussolini rewarded couples with a large family. This shows how he was able to incite citizens to have more children. -
The political cartoon shows how the treaty was not effective by having a candle labeled 1939, the year World War II began, blow sparks at a man with a globe head. -
The image shows the Pope and Mussolini collaborating side by side, thus showing their unity that forms from the treaty. -
The image was chose because it reflects a newspaper article which was published at the time of Italy's annexation of Abyssinia. This image is significant because it exhibits how the start of a changing period for Italy - one that allows Italians to see themselves as a winning country that is able to fight for dominance amongst the major powers. -
This image was chosen because it depicts dictatorial leaders Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler symbolically affirming their agreement. This is important because it demonstrates the event that caused Italy and Germany's growing relations and Italy's later alliance with the axis powers in WW2. -
This photo was chose because it depicts members at the Munich Conference. This was significant because it reflected part of the string of events that did not stop Germany's quest for power. This event lacked Germany's expected change in attitude toward gaining land. -
The image was chosen because it relays a piece of anti-Italy propaganda that reads "The claw of the Italian invader intends to enslave us." This is significant because it reflects how Italy continues to expand it's influence through military action, especially into war-weary countries -
This image was chosen because it depicts Italy's invasion of Albania beginning at Durrës. This is significant because it reflects the continuity in Italy's efforts to regain it's former kingdom of Rome. -
The image shows the three allied nations against Nazi Germany. They provide a clean barrier between Germany and western Europe, thus limiting Germany's western expansion and militarism. -
The image was chosen because it depicts the news that Italy has joined the war (WW2) against the allies. This is significant because it reflects the causation that leads to Italy's failed fascist state and Mussolini's fall from power. -
The image was chosen because it displays the news that Mussolini had been removed from power in Italy in a coup. This is significant because it reflects the consequence of Mussolini's failed fascist state and resultingly his fall from power. -
The photo was chosen because it depicts Mussolini's' death. This is significant because it demonstrates the consequence of Mussolini's failed power grab.