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Biennio Rosso
Biennio Rosso was an intense social conflict in Italy. The event took place because of economic crisis. The event caused many layoffs and wage cuts and led to violent reaction of the Fascist black shirts militia. This was important because this is what led to Mussolini taking control of Italy. -
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March on Rome
The March on Rome was a march by which Italian dictator Mussolini came to power. Mussolini did the march to accelerate the process of his election and sidestep any possible competition. The event allowed Mussolini to form a new government. This was important because this further propelled Mussolini into power. -
Mussoliniś Fascists
Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy. He became prime minister because King Emanuel III picked him over the marxist Italian Socialist Party. The event caused Mussolini to increase his power over Italy throughout the next couple of years. Mussolini becoming Prime Minister of Italy was important because this event led to Fascism becoming a strong component of peopleś lives in Italy. -
Acerbo Law
The Acerbo Law was passed in November 1923. The law was meant to give Mussoliniś fascist party a majority of deputies. The effects of the law did not matter since Mussolini was given two-thirds of the vote in the Election of 1924. This was important since Mussolini was controlling the government even more. -
Lateran Agreement
The Lateran Agreement was ratified. The agreement was ratified to recognize the Vatican as a tiny independent state. Due to this event, the pope urged Italians to support Mussolini´s government. This was important since Italy gave the Vatican church heavy financial support. -
Mussolini and Hitler Meet
In June, 1934, Mussolini and Hitler meet for the first time. They met as the issue of Austrian independence was in crisis. They found similarities between each other and kept their eyes on each other to make sure the other would not take over the otherś country as they both seeked world influence. This event was important since this led to an alliance between Italy and Germany. -
Stresa Front
An agreement in Stresa between the British prime minister, French prime minister, and Italian prime minister. The agreement happened due to concerns of German expansion. The impact was that the agreement failed since it was not clear how its aims would be upheld. This was important since Italy was trying to figure out how to keep Germany in check. -
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Second Italo-Ethiopian War
A colonial war between the Kingdom of Italy and the Ethiopian Empire. This happened because Italy wanted to annex Ethiopia. Italy won and had military occupation of Ethiopia. This was important because Italy proved itself as a growing powerful nation. -
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Spanish Civil War
Italy aided the nationalist faction in the Spanish Civil War. Italy did this since they wanted the nationalist faction to defeat the socialist Republicans. This caused Italy to secure naval access to Spanish ports and increased Italian influence in the Mediterranean. This event was important since it gave Italy more naval access and power. -
Manifesto of Race
The Manifesto of Race was enacted in Fascist Italy in October of 1938. This happened because of influence from Hitler. This caused Jews and African races to have discrimination against them and to lose standings they held in society. This is important since Italy was discriminating against certain people in its country. -
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Italian Invasion of Albania
Italy invaded Albania in April of 1939. Italy did this to prove they were not second rate to Germany who invaded Czechoslavakia. This resulted in Italy occupying Albania. This was important for Italy since it showed that Italy was powerful like Germany and could invade other countries and occupy them. -
Italy into World War II
Italy entered World War II on June 10, 1940. Italy did this to fulfill its obligations toward the Pact of Steel. The impact was that Italy lost a lot of soldiers and the war with the Axis Powers. This was important since World War II was one of the largest conflicts and Italy was involved. -
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Liberation of Italy
The Italian Campaign was when the Allies attacked Italy. The Allies attacked Italy since the country was one of its opponents. The Allies ended up winning and this led to the collapse of Fascist Italy. This was important since the liberation of Italy took Italy out of the World War II. -
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Mussolini Ousted
At the 25 Luglio, the Grand Council of Fascism passed a vote of no confidence against Mussolini which changed the Italian government. This happened because the council wanted to end the Italian Fascist government. This led to Mussolini being arrested and the end of Fascism in Italy. This was important since this marked the ending of the ruling of the ruler who tried to run Italy by himself and who led Italy into World War II. -
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Italian Civil War
The Italian Civil War was combat in which the Italian Resistance and the Italian Co-Belligerent Army fought the forces of the Fascist Italian Social Republic. This happened because the Fascist Italians were gaining too much power and the resistance wanted to stop them from gaining more power. This resulted in a victory for the resistance, Italian liberation, and the death of Mussolini. This was important because Italy moved from a Fascist government to a parliamentary system helping them.
