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Fascism won the support of elites and authorities because of its claim to be able to restore order in Italy -- the government was ready to try whatever was necessary to end conflict.

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wanted to be able to become owners of land

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strong in nationalism, wanted to get what they deserved for fighting in the war

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wanted to conquer and control their own land

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wanted a change in leadership that would benefit industry

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Many felt that fascism was the crude but necessary antidote to socialism

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Mussolini claimed that Fascism would
- restore Italian power and prestige
- develop the economy by increasing productivity
- abolish harmful state controls
- re-establish strong leadership/law and order
- abandon republicanism
- end Anti-Clericalism
- dropped demand for votes for women and taxation on war profits
- EMPHASIS ON NATIONALISM, an active policy, and a strong state.

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Rural farmers who had just bought more land, were threatened by the socialist party and did not want them in power; leaving them to support facism where their livelyhood wasnt in danger

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felt like they were cheated when they got home from the war -- they had expected to come home to much praise and reward but instead were greeted with unemployment.

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wanted to fight against the current government and hinder its activity that was harmful to their interests.

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Members were insecure about other political parties, so a sense if safety was felt with Fascism.

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How did Italians feel about their government after WWI? (What did they want to change?)

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How did Italians feel about their government after WWI? (What did they want to change?)

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There was an extreme lack of leadership after war, and citizens were looking for someone to lead them. Also, an extreme financial crisis had occurred because of extreme debt and mass unemployment. On the whole, citizens had not receive anything that they were promised, causing a true hatred for the weak Italian government.

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Facism was a new aproach to handling issues within the government. It was a mix of socialist and nationalist ideas, driven by the idea of a powerful leader

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Discuss the factors that led to the support of fascism 1920-1933. 

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Discuss the factors that led to the support of fascism 1920-1933. 

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Consider: Why, and with what justification did Italians support fascism 1920 - 1933?