Mussolini Timeline

Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa

1860

I chose this image because it shows what the war looked like and what was happening during this time period.

Formation of an Independent Italy

1861

I chose this picture because it show Italy before and after unification. I thought this would be a good picture because it shows the changing ownership of land.

Papal States taken over by New Nation of Italy

1870

I chose this picture of a map because it shows where the Papal states are and how italy owned them after the unification and take over.

Italy Invades and takes over Libya

1911

This image shows people from Libya being taken to concentration camps in Italy after they invaded and took over. I thought this was important because it shows what happened after.

Mussolini working as an editor for the Socialist Party newspapers Avanti

1912

I chose this image because it shows the newspaper that he was now editor for and what the newspapers looked like during this time.

Mussolini kicked out of socialist party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW1

1912

This is just a picture of Mussolini. I chose this picture of him by himself because he when he shared his fascist ideas he wanted to be the only one in charge and that is also what got him kicked out of the newspaper company.

Treaty of London

Apr 26, 1915

I chose this picture because it shows which countries occupy the different areas of land. This picture helps to better understand what the treaty of london was.

Beginning of Biennio Rosso

1918

I chose this picture because it shows the people that were involved in the social conflict and helps us to better understand the situation.

Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan

1919

I chose this picture because it shows the nationalist organization that was wanting to appeal the war veterans.

D'Annunzio takes Fiume

Sep 12, 1919

I chose this picture because it shows the people that he took with him for the protests.

Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti

1921

I chose this picture it shows the political party he was creating the some of the people involved.

Mussolini forms PNF and is elected its leader

Nov 9, 1921

I chose this picture of Mussolini because it shows that he is the leader. In this picture he has his hand up in the air to further show he is the leader.

March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

1922

I chose this picture because it shows the march on rome and what it looked like during that time.

Acerbo Law Passed

1922

I chose this picture because this law changed the system of voting and how parliament works.

Corfu Incident

1923

I chose this picture because it shows how they attacked the greek island. It also shows the types of weapons they used at this time.

Matteotti Crisis

Jun 1, 1924

This picture is a political cartoon of Mussolini sitting on the coffin of Matteotti as if he is hiding the body. This is because many people believed he was responsible for his death.

Battle for Grain

Jun 1, 1924

Mussolini tried to increase the production of Grain and support agriculture. His goal was to raise the production of wheat although it created other problems.

Aventine Secession

Jun 2, 1924

This is a picture of the Aventine Hill where the protest took place. The Aventine Secession was also an allusion to the Roman empire as the peasants would go to the Aventine hill to strike

Locarno Treaty signed

Dec 1, 1924

After this treaty many people in Italy felt Italy was humiliated and demoted as a power. they considered it a Mutilated victory.

Battle for Lira

Jan 1, 1926

Mussolini wanted to revalue the Lira pictured below in order to help the economy. He also used the Lira to have others view italy as a major economic power

Battle for Births

Jan 2, 1927

Mussolini wanted to increase the birth rates in Italy. As seen by the picture of a baby down below as he wanted increased births.

Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed

Aug 27, 1928

Pictured below is some of the main signers of the treaty and those who created the treaty as well.

Lateran Treaty with Pope

Feb 11, 1929

Pictured below is the signers of the treaty including Mussolini and the Pope who were the creators of the treaty.

Stresa Front

Apr 1, 1935

Pictured below is the Stresa front or Britain France and Italy on a map versus Nazi Germany.

Abyssinian Crisis

Oct 1, 1935

Pictured is the Abyssinia territory on a map before the invasion by Italy.

Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War

Jan 1, 1936

Below is a picture of a political cartoon or propaganda poster in Spain. This opposed the help of Italy in the Civil war

Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty Signed

Oct 25, 1936

This is a picture of Mussolini and Hitler as their alliance started and was strengthened with the Rome- Berlin Axis.

Munich Conference

Sep 1, 1938

Below is Hitler shaking hands with one of the leaders and signers of the treaty which allowed Germany to annex Sudetenland.

Italy invades Albania

Apr 7, 1939

Pictured below is a map of where Italy invaded and their plans to enter Albania.

Italy enters WW2 on side of Germany

Jun 10, 1940

this is a picture of the different powers on a map at the beginning of the war and the allies they have.

Mussolini Killed

Apr 28, 1943

Mussolini was killed by Italian partisans after trying to flee to Switzerland.

Mussolini brought down by coup during WW2

Jul 25, 1943

Mussolini was removed by force through a vote of no confidence and was quickly removed from power.