How Did Mussolini Come To Power?

Italy, relevantly newly unified still had a strong sense of division between the North and South regions, causing tension and issues within the government and its citizens. Another issues causing trouble within Italy was that its big wartime debt that it accumulated during the war. This wartime debt led to an economic depression; the North faced an industrial depression, where as the South face an agricultural depression. In addition to all these issues taking place Italy’s parliamentary government was quickly losing respect for its lack of responsibility and actions to effectively produce change. Not being able to achieve peace within its government, Italy was at a weak and vulnerable state. Mussolini will take advantage of Italy weak state, quickly asserting
However, this party achieved order with its tough tactics. Fasci di Combattimento was a large number of gangs that would go around beating up people who were causing trouble or anyone who did not support the Fascist party. The majority of people of Italy were aware of this violent behavior, but were pleased with the work the fascist party was doing. These events and opportunities granted Mussolini the chance to take power. Mussolini exhibited his power during his historical “March on Rome” on October 27, 1922. This “march” demonstrated his power, illustrating to the people of Italy that he was fearless and powerful. The king during the time invites Mussolini to discuss his future role in the Italian government. Mussolini wants to be prime minister and the king appoints him the position. Many people in Italy are pleased with the news and new appointed positions for Mussolini. Even Winston Churchill congratulates him, stating that Mussolini has saved Italy from Communism. This trust and power Mussolini has achieved not only in Italy but also in Europe allows him to climb the ladder to absolute power and control in