Mussolini and Fascism During WWII
Have you ever heard of a man named Benito Mussolini? Well, he had an important role in WWII. He was the leader of Italy, but he
was never elected by the people because he was a dictator. A dictator is someone who takes over a country by force or trickery and
set themselves as supreme power (rules by his/her self) and oppresses the people. Keep reading to find out more about him and his
beliefs.
You may be wondering what Mussolini's childhood was like. This paragraph will tell you a little about it. Mussolini was born on July
29th, 1880 in Predappio, Italy. His mother was a devoted Catholic, and his father was often heavily drunk and beat Mussolini,
influencing him to be violent to others. He had one younger brother named Arnaldo, and also had another sibling, a younger sister
named Edvige.
What is Fascism? Fascism is a political belief created by Arnaldo and Benito Mussolini that uses propaganda (false advertising) to try
to convince people it's right. Once Fascism is accepted, the government tries to take away the rights of citizens like the freedom of
speech, religion, and expression. Mussolini was not the only person to use it to take over. Hitler used it to take over Germany, and
people in Japan used it, too.
What was Mussolini's role in WWII and how long did his dictatorship last? Mussolini's role was big mainly because he was the ruler
of Italy. Many countries were attacked by Italy while he was in power including Albania, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Greece, and the
Soviet Union, but not Germany because the two countries had an alliance. Mussolini's dictatorship began in 1922 and ended in 1943
when he was defeated, giving him 21 years as a dictator.
I think it is important for people to learn about Mussolini and Fascism because in some places people still practice Fascism. It is also
important for people to learn about world history. I hope you enjoyed this report and learned a little more about the subject.
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