History: Mussolini

  • Formation of an independent Italy

    The image highlights the formation of Italy. I chose the image becuase It clearly highlights the Italian land in addition the image displays maps of Italy before and after unification and how the separate states came together.
  • Papal States taken over by new nation of Italy

    This image shows how the church and state got closer with the Papal States getting taken over by the new Kingdom of Italy, and how there were bound to be issues with the two coming together.
  • Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)

    I chose this image becuase the image displays how the Ethiopians had to fight against the Italians with modern weapons while they had handmade and old-fashioned weapons and only some modern weaponry.
  • Italy invades and takes over Libya

    I chose this picture becuase it clearly represents the italians taking turkish troops during the fight.
  • Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti

    Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti
    I chose this image becuase it pertains the Avanti newspaper and how it was written by Mussolini. Overall the image shows the brand of the newspaper, and the Mussolini title to highlight his role in newspaper making.
  • Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I

    Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I
    I chose the image becuase it highlights in a newspaper form how Mussolini was kicked out of the socialist party. The image overall depicts the significant event of Mussolini being a traitor and kicked out
  • Treaty of London

    Treaty of London
    The image conveys the overall overarching idea of the treaty and the allies whom agreed with it
  • Beginning of Biennio Rosso

    Beginning of Biennio Rosso
    The image highlights the beginning of the Biennio Rosso and shows the troop itself.
  • Fascio Di Combattimento

    Fascio Di Combattimento
    This image shows a picture of the Blackshirts ready for battle.
  • D'Annunzio takes Fiume

    D'Annunzio takes Fiume
    This image portrays D'Annunzio in the frontline of his militia, on their way to storm Fiume
  • Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti

    Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti
    this image shows the conference where Mussolini won a seat at parliament.
  • Mussolini forms the PNF

    Mussolini forms the PNF
    The image shows the election of Mussolini as the leader of the PNF.
  • March on Rome & Mussolini becomes the Prime Minister

    March on Rome & Mussolini becomes the Prime Minister
    This image shows Mussolini announcing his acceptance of Prime Minister.
  • Corfu Incident

    Corfu Incident
    An image of tanks portrays the frontline troops on the borders.
  • Acerbo Law passed

    Acerbo Law passed
    This is an image of the outline of the Acerbo laws and its implications.
  • Matteotti Crisis

    Matteotti Crisis
    This is an image from the paper, stating the death of Giacomo Matteotti.
  • Aventine Secession

    Aventine Secession
    I chose this photo of Giacomo Matteotti, whose brutal kidnapping and murder by members of Mussolini's party sparked the Aventine Secession, where the Italian Socialist Party fought against the king's support for Mussolini.
  • Battle for Grain

    Battle for Grain
    I chose this photo because it depicts an Italian propaganda poster which says "national competition for the victory of wheat" in Italian. This poster was used to create a sense of fear and competition among Italian people to generate more grain.
  • Locarno Treaty signed

    Locarno Treaty signed
    I chose this political cartoon because it demonstrates how the Locarno Treaty was intended to be a "stepping stone" to attain peace among European nations.
  • Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

    Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira
    I chose this picture to demonstrate Italy's growth and rise in power. Both economic policies aimed to strengthen Italy in agricultural aspects and bring it to more power.
  • Battle for Births

    Battle for Births
    This picture highlights the importance of growth of the population, and emphasizes Mussolini's reasoning for wanting to pass legislation in support of a higher population.
  • Lateran Treaty with Pope

    Lateran Treaty with Pope
    I chose this pictures because it shows the borders between Italy and the Vatican City, which was an important part of the Lateran Treaty.
  • Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed

    Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed
    This political cartoon shows the chaos surrounding the Kellogg-Briand Treaty and its lack of significant achievements of progress.
  • Abyssinian Crisis

    Abyssinian Crisis
    This picture represents the start of the crisis showing the African conflict started by the Fascist of Italy. I chose this photo because it shows how it was an international crisis making public newspapers.
  • Stresa Front

    Stresa Front
    I chose this political cartoon because it shows the ineffectiveness of the Stresa Front, and the nature of Germany's impending doom.
  • Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War

    Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War
    This photo shows the Fascist military marching in Spain during the Spanish civil war. I chose this photo because it marked the day of the Fascist involvement in the war.
  • Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed

    Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed
    This photo signifies the coalition and relationship created between Mussolini and Hitler. I chose this picture because it shows how the two countries leaders are united this the solute both countries used.
  • Munich Conference

    Munich Conference
    This photo shows the day of the agreement formed between Nazi Germany, Great Britain, the French Republic, and Fascist Italy . I chose this photo because it shows the multiple world leaders after the signing of their agreement.
  • Italy invades Albania

    Italy invades Albania
    This photos highlights the active invasion of the Italia troops in Albania. I chose this photos because it shows the machinery and troops storming the country.
  • Italy enters WW II on side of Germany

    Italy enters WW II on side of Germany
    This photo headlines the sudden change of Italy in WW2. I chose this photo because it shows how Italy switched to the German's side and now how they are at war with their previous allies.
  • Mussolini brought down by coup during WW II

    Mussolini brought down by coup during WW II
    This photo shows the news article of Mussolini being fired and finally out of power. I chose this photo because it shows how Mussolini was voted out and how full power was put in the hands of the King of Italy.
  • Mussolini killed

    Mussolini killed
    This photo shows the funeral of Mussolini. I chose the photo because it shows the death of Mussolini and the end to Fascist Italy.