Mussolini and Fascist Italy

Formation of an independent Italy

Mar 17, 1861

This picture signifies the formation of an Independent Italy as it’s a new nation.

Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy

Sep 20, 1870

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)

Mar 1, 1884

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

Dec 25, 1896

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

Sep 29, 1911

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

Aug 1, 1914

The image is significant as it shows how “Mussolini” was booted out of his political party.

Treaty of London

Apr 26, 1915

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

Mar 1, 1919

A picture of the black shirts marching on Rome, showing the result of the conflict of Biennio Rosso.

Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan

Mar 23, 1919

This photo shows the might of the organization, as well as the unity that Mussolini and the Black Shirts had.

D’Annunzio takes Fiume

Sep 12, 1919

This photo effectively shows the large numbers that D’Annunzio had, which proves that Italy was ready for a fascist takeover.

Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti

Apr 1, 1921

The image effectively demonstrates how two opposing sides came together in union. Soldiers are used because of the political warfare going on in Italy during the time.

Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader

Oct 1, 1921

This image was chosen to demonstrate the numbers that the PNF had, as well as their signature uniform, the black shirts.

March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

Oct 31, 1922

This image shows Mussolini and the other black shirts celebrating their victory after he took over Italy. It demonstrates how the fascists were looking towards a new era in Italy.

Acerbo Law passed

Jul 1, 1923

A pie chart showing divisions within a topic. This connects to Acerbo because it immediately gave total but legal control to the fascists in Italy.

Corfu Incident

Aug 1, 1923

A photo that shows the nature of the Corfu incident. It shows the harshness of the incident, as well as its historical significance.

Matteotti Crisis

Jun 1, 1924

this image shows people carrying Matteotti’s coffin. It shows the influence this issue had on the Italian people, as well as how fascists were trying to cover it up.

Abyssinian Crisis

Oct 1, 1935

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

Oct 25, 1935

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

Jul 1, 1936

Photo chosen since it shows propaganda in support of sending Italian troops to have an influence in the Spanish Civil War.

Munich Conference

Sep 29, 1938

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

Apr 7, 1939

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

Jun 10, 1940

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

Jul 24, 1943

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

Apr 28, 1945

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.