Mussolini

Question 1

When and where did Mussolini rule as a dictator?

Answer 1

1922-1945 in Italy

Question 2

The name of the government that Mussolini established
The government controlled all of life, but people were allowed to own private property, social classes were supported, and violence was seen as necessary

Answer 2

Fascism

Question 3

The political and economic condition of Italy before Mussolini took over (before 1920)

Answer 3

Politically-the monarchy was weak and there were too many political parties which meant decisions were difficult to make
Economically-In a depression (money has no value) and many people were unemployed

Question 4

True or False. As a fascist, Mussolini thought that violence was necessary in order to make change or progress.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The term for Mussolini’s system of managing the government.
It allowed people to own a private business and make what they would like, but the state would “check-in” on them to make sure that the business was making money. If not, the government would tell them what to make.

Answer 5

Corporate State

Question 6

The name of a company or group of people that are allowed to represent a single organization

Answer 6

Corporation

Question 7

The council created by Mussolini that divided corporations such as commerce, industry, agriculture, transportation, and banking

Answer 7

National Corporation Council