Economic factors in Mussolini’s rise to power

It is certain that Mussolini's rise to power was due to some extent to the economic problems in Italy. When Italy first entered into World War One they did so on the territorial conditions of the secret treaty of London in 1915. This stated that with an allied victory Italy would receive South Tyrol, Trentino, Istria, Dalmatia and several colonies. This was the main reason for Italy's involvement in the conflict but in 1919 it became clear that these conditions clashed with Wilson's policies for self-determination. This clash resulted in tensions and on April 24th 1919 Orlando (the Italian Prime Minister and representative) stormed out of the treaties, only to return two weeks later.

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In conclusion it is easy to see the scope of the Fascist popularity and support which was partly due to propaganda and partly due to a universally considerate manifesto.

In conclusion I believe that economic problems did have a significant impact to Mussolini's rise to power, but I feel the significance of other factors is just as important. It is impossible to say whether his manifesto or violent tactics had more impact that the mutilated peace or the March On Rome.

In 1921 Mussolini announced his new manifesto, this universally satisfying list of policies was drastically different from his original 1919 version. The sudden change of policies came after a crushing defeat in the 1919 November elections where the Fascists only gained 2% of the vote. The new polices steered clear of any anti church movement, a wise movement as Italian politics was heavily influenced by religious interference. The new manifesto also included several aims concerning the lower classes, but due to the variety of different aims and targets the manifesto was a highly successful tool in ensuring universal support.

However to say that Germany benefited from no gain in the treaties would be false. The Treaty of St Germain gave Italy South Tyrol, Trentino and Istria as agreed in the treaty in London. There was no direct financial reparation payment but the geographical gains increased the Italian population by 1.6 million.

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