Italy (1919-1925) and (1926-1936) Flashcards
1
Q
Who formed the Facio Italiano di Combattimento (Union of Combat) in 1919?
A
Benito Mussolini
2
Q
Who was Benito Mussolini?
A
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
3
Q
What is facism?
A
an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.
4
Q
How did Mussolini act?
A
He arrested opponents, closed newspapers, eliminated civil liberities
5
Q
What did Italy wish for after WWI?
A
Post-war peace
6
Q
What is detente?
A
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
(Europe was in a state of detente after WWI)
7
Q
What country did Italy invade in 1935?
A
Ethiopia
