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Note Taking Study Guide
FASCISM IN ITALY
Focus Question: How and why did fascism rise in Italy?
A. As you read “Mussolini’s Rise to Power” and Mussolini’s Rule,” complete the
flowchart below as you identify the main ideas under each heading. Some items
have been entered for you.
Dissatisfaction
and Unrest
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Italians dissatisfied
with territories at
end of World War I.
Mussolini
Takes Power
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Mussolini organizes
Fascist party.
Mussolini
Changes Italy
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Mussolini becomes
dictator.
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King gives Mussolini
control after March
on Rome.
B. As you read “The Nature of Fascism,” use the table below to identify the main
ideas for each heading. Some items have been entered for you.
What Is Fascism?
Values
No unifying set of beliefs; generally glorifies extreme
nationalism, discipline, military, and loyalty to the state
Characteristics
Differences from
Communism
Works for nationalist rather than international goals;
supports a society with defined classes
Similarities to
Communism
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