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History of Italy

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  • Italy enters WW1

    Italy helps the Allies fight the war.

  • Mussolini forms a government

    After 3 years of political and economic unrest, Mussolini creates a fascist government.

  • Italy invades Ethiopia

    Ethiopians prepare for a war against Italy.

  • Italy enters WWII

    Italy enters the war on Germany's side. British Somaliland is occupied by Italian forces in East Africa.

  • Mussolini is executed

  • Roman Catholicism loses status as state religion

  • Italy is set to become the biggest contributor to the UN-mandated force.

  • Government issues de-regulation decree designed to curb restrictive practices, reduce protectionism and encourage competition.