A&E Biography: Mussolini Italy S Nightmare

Name: Color: A&E Biography: Mussolini – Italy’s Nightmare **Note: The Pace of this video is FAST. Read these first, underline key words, then watch the film with these questions in mind. (watch up to 19:47)

1. Who was Mussolini named after? What might this say about his family?

2. Briefly describe the environment in which he grew up.

3. How did Mussolini continue to defy political order in Switzerland?

4. How did Mussolini use the media to help control the population?

5. What was Mussolini’s initial position on Italy’s entry in WWI? Why did he change his mind?

6. How did Mussolini describe the Fascist Party?

7. How did Mussolini describe himself?

8. Why did King Victor Emmanuel III give into Mussolini so easily?

9. Why was Mussolini not content with seizing power peacefully? Name: Color: 10. How did Mussolini garner popularity as prime minister?

11. How soon did Mussolini challenge Parliament’s power?

12. How did Mussolini take care of his opposition? How did this affect public opinion of the Fascist party?

13. How did Mussolini win the people back?

14. How did Mussolini control the press?

15. Why was Life Magazine expelled from Rome?

16. What was Mussolini’s response to Adolf Hitler’s request for an autograph?

17. In your opinion was Mussolini successful in achieving his original goals?