History of the Second World War

9: Rise of Mussolini Pt. 3 - Prime Minister Mussolini

May 13, 2020
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Mussolini's Unusual Rise to Power

  • Mussolini's rise to Prime Minister was both extraordinary and somewhat typical for the turbulent post-WWI era in Italy.
  • His age and the initial inclusion of other political parties gave an appearance of moderation and unity.
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Asserbo Law Secures Fascist Power

  • The Asserbo law gave the largest party coalition two-thirds of parliamentary seats regardless of majority vote.
  • This law ensured fascist dominance in the 1924 elections, crippling opposition power.
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Conservative Fascism Emerges

  • Mussolini moved away from radical fascism toward a conservative nationalist style maintaining traditional elite privileges.
  • Early fascism under Mussolini did not disrupt monarchy, nobility, church, or industrialist power.
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