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Formation of an independent Italy
This image is significant to this event as it is a map depicting Italy in 1861 when they gained independence. Also, this image shows the territories included in the new kingdom of Italy. -
Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy
This image is significant to this historical even as it depicts papal states prior to Italy and what happened to them after they were taken by the Italians in 1870. -
Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)
This image is significant to the context of this historical event as it shows war prisoners from the Italian side waiting for repatriation, alluding to how the Italo-Ethiopian war was a failure for the Italians. -
Italy invades and takes over Libya
This image is significant to the context of the historical event as it shows the Italian marines arriving at Tripoli, the capital of Libya. This alludes to the Italians invading Libya. -
Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti
This image is significant to the context to this part of the timeline as it was the front cover of the first Avanti, the Socialist Part Newspaper that would eventually have Mussolini involved as their editor. -
Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I
This image is significant to the context of this event in the timeline as the newspaper shows how after being kicked out of the Socialist Party, his views on fascism began to form and became more apparent. -
Treaty of London
This image is significant to the context of this event as it shows the land promised to Italy in the Treaty of London in 1915 and the land gained by Italy in 1919. -
Beginning of Biennio Rosso
This image is significant to the context of this event in the timeline as it shows workers who are occupying factories in Milan, armed, alluding to the violence and dissatisfaction from peasants and industrial workers -
Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan
This image is significant in relation to the context of this event as it is the logo of the Fascio di Combattimento, led by Mussolini. -
D’Annunzio takes Fiume
This image is significant to the context of this event in the timeline as it shows Gabriele D’Annunzio leading 2,000 armed men to the city of Fiume. -
Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti
This image is significant to the context of this event in the timeline as it’s Giovanni Giolitti, the prime minister of Italy between 1892 and 1921. Furthermore, he would be one to form an alliance with Mussolini due to fascist violence. -
Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader
This image is significant to the context of this event of the timeline as it shows Mussolini in Fascist attire and how he has become the elected leader of the PNF (Fascist Party) -
March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister
This image is significant to the context of this event as it shows Mussolini and his voluntary militia, - the Blackshirts- during the march in Rome. -
Acerbo Law passed
This image is significant towards the context of this event in the timeline as the Acerbo law was proposed by Giacomo Acerbo, and later passed by the Italian Parliament, alluding to this symbol. -
Corfu Incident
This image is significant towards the context of this event as it shows the location where Italian General, Enrico Tellini, was killed. -
Matteotti Crisis
This image is significant with the context of this event of the timeline as it shows the body of Giacomo Matteotti being carried out of the woods outside Rome. This alludes back to the crisis and how it started because of Matteotti's death. -
Aventine Secession:
This photo is significant as it illustrates Mussolini's political opponents in the parliament that was led by Matteotti. -
Battle for Grain
This photo demonstrates the grain production effort from Mussolini's policy to increase grain production. -
Locarno Treaty signed:
This photo illustrates Italy and other great powers, negotiating the borders between Germany and its western neighbors. -
Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira
This photo shows Mussolini on a tractor to persuade farmers to grow more food as the Battle for the Lira was to fight farming land. -
Battle for Births
This photo depicts the increase of Italian birth rate due to Mussolini's policy and his incentives for larger families. -
Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed
This photo illustrates the peacekeeping efforts after World War 1 and shows Mussolini committing Italy to the renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy. -
Lateran Treaty with Pope
The photo depicts Mussolini and the Pope creating an alliance with one another in spite of their conflicts. This alliance help Mussolini to consolidate power as it'd decrease political opposition. -
Stresa Front
This show Mussolini negotiating with France and Britain to contain Nazi Germany's rearmament and illustrates their allied relations from World War 1. -
Abyssinian Crisis
This illustrates Mussolini's successful attacking strategy against the Ethiopians which depicts Mussolini as a strong military leader. -
Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War
This depicts Mussolini's support for General Franco's nationalist against the Spanish Republican government. -
Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed
This is significant as it show how Hitler was inspired the ideology of fascism as in the photo, both fascist leaders are allied. -
Munich Conference
This portrays all the representatives and leader in the Munich Conference with France and British representatives to avoid World War II. -
Italy invades Albania
The photo is significant as it illustrates the Italian military invading Albania to make it an Italian protectorate. -
Italy enters WW II on side of Germany
The picture show Mussolini allying with Nazi Germany; both leaders appear to respect each other due to their expression. Mussolini declares war on Britain and France when they were once allies. -
Mussolini was brought down by coup during WW II
This illustrates Mussolini's disciplined soldiers complying to his orders. Yet, he was removed from power in a coup against his own Fascist Grand Council. -
Mussolini Killed
The picture displays an angry mob near the place where Mussolini is killed; displaying the chaos that emerged due to political instability, war, and economic hardships.