Name
Class
Date
P. 712
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.
Dissatisfaction
and Unrest
Mussolini
Takes Power
Mussolini
Changes Italy
B. As you read “The Nature of Fascism,” use the table below to identify the main ideas for
each heading.
WhatReactions
Is Fascism?
Values
Characteristics
Differences from
Communism
Similarities to
Communism
CHAPTER 28.3 – FASCISM IN ITALY READING QUESTIONS
Directions:
Answer the questions in complete sentences, and in your own words, not the textbook
answers from the internet. Be specific in your answers (details, details, & details)!!!!! Please refrain from
starting your sentences with it, he, she, they or because…..it’s bad writing!!!
1.
What were the postwar conditions in Italy?
2.
How did postwar disillusionment contribute to Mussolini’s rise?
3.
Why do you think people found Mussolini appealing?
4.
How did the Fascist party transform Italy’s government and economy? Give
examples as well.
5.
Why is control of the media important in a totalitarian state?
6.
What was the Fascist policy regarding children?
7.
Describe the similarities between fascism and communism.