Matteotti Crisis Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
When was Matteotti’s speech?
A
May 1924
2
Q
What did Matteotti’s speech entail?
A
Denounced Fascist violence and called for the annulment of the election results
3
Q
Who killed Matteotti?
A
Ex-squadristi, supposedly under order of Mussolini
4
Q
Who was implicated in the murder?
A
- Filipelli
- Dumini
- Rossi
5
Q
What was the Aventine Secession?
A
Most opposition deputies walked out of Parliament in opposition to Matteotti Crisis
6
Q
What did Parliament expect of the King after the Matteotti Crisis?
A
The King to dismiss Mussolini
7
Q
How did Mussolini respond to the crisis?
A
- Mobilised troops
- Tighter controls on the press
- New loyalty oath to the King
- Rossi and de Bono sacked
- Federzoni replaced Mussolini as Interior Minister
8
Q
When was OVRA established?
A
1926
9
Q
When did Mussolini announce his dictatorship?
A
January 1926 to the Chamber of Deputies
