Question

29. How did Mussolini and the Fascists rise to power? (1 point)

by aligning with Communist revolutionaries against the military
by appealing to citizens’ anger at economic crisis and social unrest
by calling for free elections and a representative government
by implementing popular social reforms like land redistribution

Answer 1

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by appealing to citizens' anger at economic crisis and social unrest.

Answer 2

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Mussolini and the Fascists rose to power by appealing to citizens' anger at economic crisis and social unrest. This involved exploiting the dissatisfaction people felt towards the existing political system and promising to restore order, stability, and national pride. The Fascists capitalized on the post-World War I economic downturn, which resulted in high unemployment rates and inflation. They presented themselves as the solution to these problems and gained support by promising to address the economic crisis, protect private property, and combat communism. Mussolini and the Fascists also used aggressive propaganda and intimidation tactics, including paramilitary squads, to suppress opposition and consolidate power.