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http://www.worldwarhistory.com/wwii/biographies/mussolini.htm
Fasces
Fasces is a symbol originally
used in ancient Rome to
represent the power of the
empire. Mussolini used it
for his political uses for
two reasons: to go
backwards to the glorious
time of the Roman empire
and to conjure fear of the
the leader.
http://www.pntic.mec.es/mem2001/scripta/res/archiv_res/Res7.htm (left)
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wingrove/family-crest.htm (right)
Reasons for Supporting
Fascism
• The Italian people were upset over the
results of WW I
• Veterans could not find jobs
• High taxes
• Workers were on strike
Blackshirts
• The fascist party grew
at an incredible rate by
drawing on
ex-servicemen middle
class youth and
anti-communists. To
give its members
importance they gave
them a uniform and
the name Blackshirts.
Mussolini’s Promises
• Strengthen Italy
• Outlaw rebellion
• Gain more land
• Stamp out
Communism
• Restore Italy’s former
glory
Fascisti and Italian Parliament