https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp Yash Sharma, Jack Dermody, Aidan Graves, Seneca Baldi en-us 2020-09-18 16:53:46 UTC 2020-09-22 14:24:05 UTC hello@padlet.com 9962459 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/761035497 One of Mussolini's main goals was to stabilize the economy, and making a strong military was one of Fascism's main goals as well, so military production was started. This made many factory jobs available, and allowed many males to get a job where they would not be otherwise able to. Increased taxes made it possible for the government to increase the cash flow into the economy, and increase military spending. Also by using this money, the government bought farmers machinery and fertilizers, and gave them access to land that was expensive to farm, in the hopes that Italy would become self sufficient. Another step to make Italy's economy better and also make it self sufficient was to heavily tax imported grain. These changes helped Italy's economy succeed, and made people support Fascism.           ]]> 2020-09-19 15:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/761035497 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/764516115 The Great Depression decreased world trade by 70% between 1929 and 1930. There was mass unemployment across industrialized nations. Italy's economy  depended on the United States, Britain, and France. This was especially troubling for Italy because the US had the second highest unemployment rate in the world at 25%. This meant that Italy could not rely on those nations like it used to. Imperial preference made it especially hard for Italy to stay on its feet considering Britain and France especially had territories throughout the world, allowing their economies to stay afloat.  Italy was cut off from many of its imports. The Italian people, tired of a weak and desperate Italy, wanted a change. Southern Italy at the time was heavily reliant on large estates. ]]> 2020-09-21 14:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/764516115 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/764557215 2020-09-21 15:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/764557215 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/764624718 Fascism wanted to make Italy economically self-sufficient, which would remove the threat of an economic downturn if that country they relied on. In 1929, Mussolini pushed for further government intervention to help industries. They believed that a self-sufficient economy would establish Italy as a power, prevent Italy from future economic troubles, and provide the funding for a strong military. Since Fascism was based in nationalism, Fascists wanted a strong military to be prepared for inevitable war at some point.]]> 2020-09-21 15:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/764624718 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765222870 2020-09-21 17:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765222870 AidanGraves1 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765690154 Farmers were unable to diversify their grains to wheat or other crops. When so much grain was being produced, a price drop for grains was introduced giving wage drops leaving farmers unemployed. ]]> 2020-09-21 19:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765690154 AidanGraves1 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765726308 During the Great Depression Italy did not get hit as hard as most European countries had. Mussolini showed great leadership. His policies kept Italy in line and Mussolini was one of the only European leaders to stay in office during The Great Depression, which showed his leadership abilities. ]]> 2020-09-21 19:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765726308 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765748050 2020-09-21 19:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765748050 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765751326 Yes, first they reduced taxes for us in the 1920's. Socialism was scary and the Liberal Government was giving too much to workers, harming my business. In addition, taxes on war profits were reduced, which benefit me. In addition, supportive government policies were helpful. New industries were growing well. ]]> 2020-09-21 19:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765751326 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765808894 Yes, Socialists threatened my position and recent gains in the 1920's. The Socialist Land Leagues controlled the rural labor market. ]]> 2020-09-21 19:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765808894 AidanGraves1 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765811925 The movement was appealing for the Italians, they had not seen a powerful assuring leader in a while. Surprisingly, the violence inflicted by Mussolini was shadowed by his ability to accomplish tasks and his strong leadership attitude.]]> 2020-09-21 19:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765811925 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765833335 2020-09-21 19:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765833335 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765845748 As an ex-soldier, Fascism interests me because the Liberal Government during WWI barely got anything out of our victory, and I feel humiliated that we have almost nothing to show. Their lack of leadership is the reason that that happened, and I want a strong government that isn't afraid to get things done to take control. ]]> 2020-09-21 19:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765845748 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765865154 As an industry worker, I'm more interested in a government that will listen and respond to my needs. I want fair wages, better work conditions, and unions. ]]> 2020-09-21 19:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765865154 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765916155 As a nationalist I want a strong government that will assert Italy's dominance. The economic policies put forth by Fascists established both the Fascist government's role in Italy, and Italy's power throughout the world. ]]> 2020-09-21 20:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765916155 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765922662 At first, farmers were given grants for fertilizers and machinery,  which caused some to support Fascism. In 1926 tariffs were placed on imported grain. For a grain farmer, that was helpful. ]]> 2020-09-21 20:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/765922662 9961997 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/766158683 Yes. As an unemployed person, more factory jobs will allow me to get a job. The Liberal Government pushes aside issues. I want a strong leader to make changes. ]]> 2020-09-21 22:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/766158683 9962513 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768236205 2020-09-22 14:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768236205 9962513 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768239099 With Italy being a relatively poor country to begin with, having Mussolini stay leader in order to continue personal economic growth is a very important reason as to why he should stay in control. ]]> 2020-09-22 14:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768239099 9962513 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768251436 Although the country was doing better fiscally, socialists were publicly attacked and killed without mercy at the hands of the fascist party. ]]> 2020-09-22 14:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768251436 9962513 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768280375 One thing fascism promised was to listen to all diverse voices within Italy, with one notable group being the working class. Previously, workers had little to no negotiating power with their employers, but fascism promised to give workers rights such as the ability to form unions and negotiate wages. ]]> 2020-09-22 14:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768280375 9962513 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768290680 2020-09-22 14:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768290680 9962513 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768292896 With the ability to bargain for a better salary, workers' quality of life improves and they become less reliant on their employers, as well as having more time off. ]]> 2020-09-22 14:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768292896 9962513 https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768294484 With workers now being allowed to form unions, it is difficult for business owners to deny wage raises without losing many employees outright. This means costs go up and profits go down]]> 2020-09-22 14:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/9961997/v31su9kthevxkclp/wish/768294484