Italian Timeline

Formation of an independent Italy

1861

This photo is of the Risorgimento nationalist movement. I chose this image because it depicts the struggle for unification displayed by the movement that defeated the Austrian Empire.

Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy

1870

This photo displays the annexation of the Papal States to Italy. This photo was chosen because it displays the extent of Italy's regional control, as well as the dates territory was acquired.

Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)

1896

This photo is an art piece depicting the Battle of Adwa. I chose this image because it depicts the Abyssinian victory over the Italians by having them dominate the frame.

Italy invades and takes over Libya

1911

This photo shows an Italian concentration camp in Libya. This photo was chosen because it depicts the treatment of Libyans after the Italian invasion.

Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti

1912

This is a photo of the Avanti! newspaper. I chose this image because it shows the important events that the newspaper covered in Italy during this time of political change.

Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WWI

1914

This is an image of Il Popolo d’Italia. This was chosen because it is the newspaper that Mussolini started after being kicked out of Avanti!

Treaty of London

1915

This is an image of the land surrounding Italy. This was chosen because it shows the land that Italy was promised in the Treaty of London.

Beginning of Biennio Rosso

1919

This is photo taken during biennio rosso. It was chosen because it depicts the conditions of Italy during the two year protests.

Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan

Mar 23, 1919

This photo is of the Fascio di Combattimento. It displays the rise of Mussolini's Fascist influence.

D’Annunzio takes Fiume

Sep 12, 1919

This is a photo of D'Annuzio's escapade. It displays the numbers that he utilized in order to take Fiume.

Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti

1921

This photo is of a public event. It displays the widespread influence and power Mussolini is obtaining as time passes.

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

Nov 9, 1921

This photo is of Mussolini. It depicts Mussolini as a leader of a large crowd of people.

March on Rome

Oct 27, 1922

This photo is of the March on Rome. This depicts the extent to which the March on Rome was effective.

Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

Oct 29, 1922

This is a photo of Mussolini. It depicts his glorious character of becoming Prime Minister.

Acerbo Law passed

1923

Photo of Acerbo. Depicts one of the major players in the creation of the Acerbo Law.

Corfu Incident

1923

This is a photo of a map of Italy and Greece. It depicts the land on which the Corfu incident happened and where Greece was invaded.

Matteotti Crisis

May 30, 1924

Shows a picture of Mussolini on a tomb.Significance shows that Mussolini was the one that caused Matteoti's death and ensured his death.

Aventine Secession

Jun 26, 1924

This photo depicts socialist legislators arriving to Quartarella to identify Matteotti's body. It displays the reasoning behind uprising opposition against Mussolini - thought to be behind Matteotti's murder- which led to leftist deputies resigning from Italian Chamber of Deputies.

Battle for Grain

1925

This image is a propaganda poster which promotes increased production of wheat. This is significant because it demonstrates the stress on self-sufficiency towards Italian farmers to restore Italy as a greater power.

Locarno Treaty signed

Dec 1, 1925

This image is of a journal which showcases the meeting for the Locarno Treaty as initiation to end international conflicts. This is significant because it dictates the terms of the treaty are suggesting peace as it renounces invasion and rebuilds Germany's status.

Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

1926

This image shows Mussolini firm stance in promoting these economic policies to strengthen the capabilities of the fascist government. This is significant because it displays his belief in the isolationist perspective that increasing land for harvests and renewing value of 'Lira' will help increase Italian power.

Battle for Births

1927

This photo depicts the applause received in competitions of birth by the fascist government. This is significant because it emphasizes the importance of increasing birth rates because higher population is equivalent to greater resources .

Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed

Aug 27, 1928

This photo is the signing of the Kellogg-Briand Treaty. The cohesion seen is significant because it dictates the prohibition of war in national policy; therefore, achieving peace.

Lateran Treaty with Pope

Feb 11, 1929

This image is the signing of the treaty between the Pope and Mussolini. This is significant because it elaborates onto the terms that the Papacy must recognize for Italian government and vice versa.

Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War

1934

This is a Republican poster from the Spanish Civil War. This is significant because it shows who the Italians were helping in the war (the Nationalists) as well the Republicans reaction to Italy's intervention.

Abyssinian Crisis

1935

This is a map of how Italy invaded Ethiopia. This is significant because how it illustrates what happened as well where else Italy has control.

Stresa Front

Apr 1, 1935

The image displays the agreement being settled at the Stresa conference. This is significant because it showcases the urgency and unity for this coalition in order to suppress Germany re-arming themselves and prevent similar consequences like WW1.

Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed

1936

This is an image of Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. This is significant because these are the leaders of Italy and Germany, as well gives insight on how the axis powers were formed.

Munich Conference

1938

This is an image of the leaders of Germany, Italy, England, France. This is significant because it shows who signed the treaty and gives insight to how Germany got Czechoslovakia

Italy invades Albania

Apr 7, 1939

This is an image of Italian soldiers entering Albania. This is significant because it shows how power of the Italian military and how it led Italy to annex Albania.

Italy enters WWII on side of Germany

1940

This is an image of a New York Times paper about Italy entering WWII. This is significant because it shows an allied perspective to Italy entering WWII.

Mussolini brought down by coup during WWII

Jul 25, 1943

This image is of a newspaper about what had happened to Mussolini. This is significant because it shows you peoples reactions to what happened.

Mussolini killed

Apr 23, 1945

This is an image of Mussolini, his Mistress and other fascists' dead bodies being hung in Milan. This is significant because it gives insight on what people though of Mussolini after WWII