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This picture was chosen to represent the formation of an independent Italy because it visually shows the geographical change before and after Italy’s independence. -
This picture was chosen to represent the Papal States taken over by Italy because you can visibly see the decrease in land mass of the Papal states over the time period of about 45-50 years. -
This picture was chosen to represent the first failure of the Italo-Ethiopian War because it shows the industrial Italians against the indigenous Ethiopians. It further depicts both sides suffering losses but in the end, the Ethiopians came out victorious. -
This picture represents the Italian takeover of Libya thought the harsh caption which mentions Libyan citizens being sent to concentration camps. This harsh imagery and caption show the jarring extent of the violence the Italians used to seize power. -
This image displays Mussolini’s role in the Socialist newspaper because it depicts Mussolini’s name across the top highlighting his significant role in the newspaper’s production. -
This image represents Mussolini getting kicked out of the Socialist party. The news is displayed here in a newspaper and this is ironic because Mussolini wrote for the socialist newspaper and now he is kicked out and still written about in the newspaper. -
This picture represents the Treaty of London because it shows the borders of the countries involved and how they would be affected geographically by the treaty. -
This picture represents the beginning of Biennio Rosso because it depicts the groups of people banning together to oppose the government and their policies. -
The picture shows the notion of fascism present in Fascio di Combattimento which states that they are stronger together rather than apart. Also, it shows the union of people with many different beliefs united against the liberal government. -
The poster protests the terms of the WW1 treaties which did not give Italy promised land. Shows the Italian nationalism of the time and the bitterness left by the result of WW1. -
This image describes the fear of socialism that the Italians feared. Both Benito Mussolini and Giolitti used that fear to gain popularity by forming a union. -
The image signifies Benito Mussolini’s use of ultranationalist to gain popularity and support. This is seen through comparing himself to Ceasar, thus showing return to tradition. -
This image is similar to the March on Rome as the march was very small and inconsequential. Yet, the government panicked and gave Mussolini the role of prime minister. -
The image displays how the Corfu Incident established the strong reputation of Mussolini as the “New Caesar” meaning he is competent. -
This image displays how Benito Mussolini established a one-party state based on the laws of Italy. Acerbo Law essentially established a one-party state due to the popularity of PNF. -
This image shows the rise in the popularity of fascism in Italy. Despite the publicity of the Matteotti scandal, PNF prevailed highlighting the strength of the party among the people. -
This picture demonstrates the Aventine Secession because it shows how the opposition in Parliament left the “Union” or “Corporate State” which ruined Mussolini’s hope for a United Italy as a major branch was cut off. -
This image demonstrates how Mussolini was trying to make Italy self-sufficient by increasing their wheat production which made them reliant on wheat so that they wouldn’t need to get resources from other countries. -
This photo shows how the Locarno Treaties were aiming towards disarmament and how all of Europe was united in their belief that Locarno would lead to disarmament, so Mussolini signed the treaties in order to avoid being isolated in his beliefs. -
This image demonstrates how the Lira was undervalued and Mussolini and his fascist regime tried to change it so that the Lira regained its value, and the open land demonstrates how Mussolini was trying to increase the amount of arable land. -
This picture depicts how Mussolini wanted women to have more children because he wanted to increase Italy’s population and this photo demonstrates his ideal image. -
This picture shows how the countries were trying to move towards peace by removing war as a national policy. However, the rabbit’s coming out of the magician’s hat show how it was just a trick. -
This picture shows the Pope and Mussolini as Mussolini is signing the Lateran Treaty which gave the Pope Vatican City as long as he supported Mussolini. -
This image shows how Britain, France, and Italy were trying to keep Germany’s advances and alterations to the Treaty of Versailles away, but their pact was weak and eventually didn’t work. -
This image displays the geography of the crisis, as Abyssinia was between the two Italian territories. It demonstrates why Italy desired to invade the country, as well as explaining why it faced economic sanctions. -
Italy provided the Republicans with military aid, which allowed it to gain the upper hand in the war. This image displays raising another person with aid, which is what Italy did to Spain. -
This image portrays the nature of an agreement and the formation of an alliance. Italy and Germany’s agreement is represented as it was the base of the Axis Powers. -
This image provides the perspective of a large and powerful Germany, along with the land that it would later take. This perspective demonstrates the gain in power for the Nazis and the how it led to WWII. -
This image is of a map, with Italy and its new Albanian region highlighted. This demonstrates the geography of the invasion on Albania, and how it benefited Italy. -
This image portrays two individuals with their respective flags together, displaying an alliance. This demonstrates the relationship between the Italians and the Nazis, as they are now in an alliance. -
The man in the image is falling from the top of the ladder to the floor, which resembles the loss of power. As Mussolini had power but lost it, the image is similar to the man in the picture. -
This image displays the events after Mussolini's execution, as the people hung and beat him. The picture portrays the perspectives of the Italian people who faced the effects of fascism.