Mussolini (From Prime Minister To Dictator Of Italy) Notes

Tara Subba Mussolini: Prime Minister to Dictator 1922--8 Mussolini: Prime Minister to Dictator 1922--28 Information Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister in October 1922 and over the next 6 years he would: SS? Increase his power over government, parliament and the Fascist movement. SS? Reform election law to guarantee a Fascist majority in parliament. SS? Create a dictatorship (removing free election, political opposition and power of parliament). Fascism o Extreme nationalism o A totalitarian system of government o One party--state Key dates Date Event Mussolini appointed Prime Minister Parliament gave Mussolini the right to rule by decree for 12 months Creation of the Grand Council of Fascism strengthened Mussolini's control of Fascist movement 1922 October November December 1923 January July Fascist squads turned into a national militia Government passed the Acerbo Law, changing the electoral system to ensure that the most popular party was guaranteed a majority of MPs 1924 April June July First general election with Acerbo Law - Fascist majority in parliament Murder of Matteotti, a leading socialist by Fascist thugs. This created a crisis and led to the emergence of a dictatorship Press censorship introduced 1925 January December 1926 January Mussolini announced his intentions of creating a dictatorship Opposition political parties banned and free trade unions banned Mussolini gained the right to make laws without needing the approval of Parliament 

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