Mussolini (nov 11, 1922 – sep 1, 1945)
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Was a newspaper editor in Italy
Saw that Italy got nothing from the Treaty of Versailles --> goes crazy + mad
Became the first FASCIST leader because of resentment about the Versailles Treaty
October 1922 March on Rome with 30,000 followers because people supported Mussolini over the king
King gives Mussolini all the power because the Italians support him
Mussolini rebuilds EVERYTHING --> rebuilds military which decreases unemployment
In 1935: Italy invades Ethiopia
- brings tanks, airplanes, etc.
- conquers Ethiopia
- emperor flees
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