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Mussolini forms the Fascist movement in Milan Italy
He consolidated the movement as a means to find a new direction in government that differed vastly from the opposition of socialism. -
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WW2
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New Elections
The National Compact; fascist movement wins. -
Fascism
Fascism progresses from a movement, and becomes a political party.The movements held in Northern Italy increased membership to approximately 250,000 by 1921 by the Fascist campaigns. -
Mussolini forms a cabinet in Italy
Mussolini gains so much support from members during this time when the country of Italy held common beliefs against those held by the socialists.Mussolini had to form a coalition government, because the Fascists did not have control over the Italian parliament. -
Mussolini became 40th Prime Minister of Italy
Mussoline wanted to abolish the Parliament's ability to put him to a vote of no confidence, thus basing his power on the will of the king and the National Fascist Party alone. This corruption gave him power within Italy despite the title which did not. -
Mussolini forms a joint Supreme with King Victor Emmanuel
He joins forces with King Victor Emmanuel as a way to gain control of the Italian government. This partnership was very resourceful for Mussolini. -
The Fascist Voluntary Militia forms
This militia is led by Mussolini as another way to have control in Italy, thus gaining extreme power. -
Italians seize Corfù
The killing of five Italians in Greece prompts capture of the city. -
Italian forces leave Corfù
The military is pulled out of Corfù because Italy gained control over Greece and were forced to comply. This ended the "Corfù Incident" -
Fascist Party
With a legal trick, the Fascist Party (a.k.a. 'Lista Nazionale') gets the 64% of votes in the elections -
Italy officially becomes a dictatorship
In a public speech, Mussolini admits the 'historical responsibility' in the killing of Matteotti. -
Mussolini becomes dictator
After Mussolini dissolves Italian parliament, he continues his interest in gaining more political power and becomes the full fledged dictator. -
Friendship treaty between Italy and Albania
At this time Albania acted as an Italian satellite state. It held Italy in multiple ways as an ally. -
First single party elections
The fascists win (being the only lawful party in the country) with 99% of the votes -
Italy signs a friendship treaty with Austria
Before Italy became associated with German affairs they signed a treaty with Austria. This treated would grant Italy help in case of Germany invasion. -
Mussolini visits the Pope
Mussolini had been re-baptized as a way to assuage Catholic opposition within Italy. -
Mussolini takes charge of the Ministry of Exterior
This is a Ministry that is in charge of everything that occurs outside of the country of Italy. However, this concern is with everything that directly involves Italy. -
Mussolini invades Ethiopia
This is remembered in history as the second Italo-Abyssinian war. Mussolini wanted to annex Ethiopia into Italy’s newly created colony of East Africa. Although the Italian military was successful in occupying Ethiopia, the Abyssinians did not surrender to the Italian forces. -
"Axis"
Mussolini forms the "Axis" with (Hitler) Nazi Germany. This makes Italy an honered ally of Germany and they help eachother accomplish their goals as countries. -
Italy signs the Munich Agreement
The Munich Pact was an agreement permitting the Nazi German annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. This was prompted because Germany was using this region and wanted to rightfully take control of it. The four countries that signed this document were: Nazi Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. -
Italy annexes Albania
Italian naval strategists liked the port of Vlorë and the island of Sazan at the entrance to the Bay of Vlorë because it would give Italy control of the entrance to the Adriatic Sea. In addition, Albania could provide Italy with a beachhead in the Balkans -
Italy enters World War II on German Side
Hitler and Mussolini held common idealogy. Their countries joined forces, because together they could accomplish both of their goals as a single unit. These dictators proved very toxic allies. -
Italy invades Southern France
They gained power over the Italian-Franco regions. This triumph was aided by the German Military. -
Germany, Italy, Japan sign tripartite treaty
The nations agreed that they would help eachother maintain power and control in their nations. They also signed that they would aid one another if one of the three countries was attacked by another country. This mutual agreement provided each country with a security that they would automatically have allies if they needed help. -
Axis declares war on United States
The United States had declared war on Japan shortly after the bombing at Pearl Harbor, December 7 1941. This prompted the declaration of war on the United States because in the Triparte Agreement claimed that if a country within the axis was in war, the other countries would aid them in war. -
British troops take control of Sicily
British Troops entered the soft under belly of Europe as a military tactic to try and claim all of Italy. They viewed Italy as a threat since they were part of the Triparte agreement. -
Mussolini defeated at the Grand Council of Fascism
Mussolini believed that the Grand Council of Fascism, that he had established, held no real power. These thoughts were proved false when a meeting shortly after with King Emmanuel enforced that the ruling of the Council was valid. Mussolini was defeated officially. -
Mussolini resigns and was arrested
After King Victor Emmanuel discussed the ruling of the Fascist Grand Council, he forced Mussolini to resign from power. In the following days Mussolini was arrested on the King's orders. -
The Italian Fascist Government falls
The Fascist Government fell shortly after Mussolini was cut from the council. King Victor Emmanuel implemented a new leader in place of Mussolini. The first thing the new leader did was put an end to the fascist movement. -
Mussolini rescued from Germans
Hitler sent personal agents to attempt in saving Mussolini, his former axis partner from the wrath of Italy. Unfortunately this attempt was a success and he was transported to other locations to keep him safe from Italy. -
Italy declares war on Germany
Since Mussolini was deposed as a leader and the Fascist government had failed, King Emmanuel felt that it would be better to side with the allies. The King contacted Dwight Eisenhower and the following days the allies landed in Italy. -
Mussolini is captured and hanged by Italian partisans
Mussolini was hung in the town square of Milan, Italy after he had been captured. This was a public viewing.