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Formation of an independent Italy
This picture signifies the formation of an Independent Italy as it’s a new nation. -
Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy
Shows the Papal states within the Italian empire, this is significant as it shows how it ended assimilating into part of Italy. -
Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)
This is significant as the picture of Ethiopian medalists because it represents Ethiopian victory over the Italians and Eritrean forces. -
Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti
Is a picture of the New York Times, which, like the Avanti, is a newspaper for the United States and leaning more liberal, similar to how the Avanti was for the Socialist party. -
Italy invades and takes over Libya
The reason that I chose a picture of Libya is because it is the land that the Italians took over on 1911. -
Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I
The image is significant as it shows how “Mussolini” was booted out of his political party. -
Treaty of London
Picture of the Austrian-Hungary empire as it was the land promised by the Entente to be given away in secret treaties. -
Beginning of Biennio Rosso
A picture of the black shirts marching on Rome, showing the result of the conflict of Biennio Rosso. -
Abyssinian Crisis
Photo chosen since it shows the vast land Italy was aiming to get to expand its empire. Also shows areas Italy would attack from. -
Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed
Photo shows a shake of hands between Mussolini and Hitler, emphasizing their goal to work together from now on. -
Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War
Photo chosen since it shows propaganda in support of sending Italian troops to have an influence in the Spanish Civil War. -
Munich Conference
Picture chosen as it shows the agreement in hopes of not causing WW2 (while Germany also made gains), which would end up failing. -
Italy invades Albania
Photo chosen since it shows directions in which Italy attacked, and also used to connect back to their similar invasion that happened in the Abyssinian Crisis. -
Italy enters WWII on side of Germany
Photo chosen since it shows the releasing of the news to the press, which would’ve shocked people as it expanded the scope of the war. -
Mussolini brought down by coup during WWII
Photo chosen since it shows how Italy started when Mussolini took power, the public was in support, juxtaposing with the minimal support received by the end of WW2, ultimately taking him out of power. -
Mussolini killed
Photo chosen as the headline reveals the disrespect Mussolini received, being ‘kicked in mud,’ ultimately emphasizing his fall that would lead to his fate being doomed.