History of the Second World War

10: Rise of Mussolini Pt. 4 - The Italian Fascist State

May 27, 2020
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Fascism as Totalitarian Control

  • Italian Fascism evolved into a totalitarian state controlling all aspects of life.
  • Mussolini proclaimed "all is for the state," emphasizing state supremacy over individuals.
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Containing Radicals Through Promotion

  • Mussolini controlled party radicals by promoting them into government roles where practical constraints limited extremism.
  • This tactic reduced radical opposition by binding leaders to maintaining the status quo for power.
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Labor Unions Under Fascist Control

  • The regime weakened labor unions by forcing consolidation under Fascist-controlled unions.
  • Strikes were outlawed and unions placed under state-controlled confederations, aligning labor with Fascist interests.
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