The Rise Of Power Under Hitler

These were pivotal times in the annals of world history in the 20th century. Mussolini and Hitler’s rise to power was clearly a threat to the freedoms of the United States and its Allies. Through God’s grace and omnipotence, the US alliance, industrialization and intellectual might, we had the resources required to overcome the fierce and mighty threat of Fascism in the Free World.

No one took him seriously and people also thought that Benito Mussolini and the fascists were not a threat in Italy either. Fascism was very closely related to communism. In 1922 his followers helped him become the leader of Italy and he became a dictator like Hitler in Germany. Mussolini promised to restore the Roman Empire but started in Africa where there was the least resistance. Another dictator was Adolf Hitler.

One extremely comparable aspect of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini’s reign was their rise to power. Both Mussolini and Hitler used misleading tactics like manipulation and propaganda to increase their followers and seize the country's power. Mussolini and Hitler would often use the public's struggle and misfortune to their advantage. Since followers believed the empty promises that the leaders would advertise, they would sign up to take a position in terrorizing individuals who opposed the movements. Mussolini would appoint his “blackshirts” the job of campaigning while Hitler would use his Nazi followers to do the job. Often, people who opposed their ideas through media would be found and murdered as

His oratory skills along with his influence on the press such as ‘Ill popolo d’italia’ provided a huge benefit to the fascist party. This is shown in 1921, Mussolini was forced to step down and was to be replaced with D’annunzio however, the 2 factors stated above recognized the huge power and influence Mussolini had therefore felt they needed him in order to maintain the support base for fascism.

The rulings of these two leaders had many similarities yet still had some differences. Their beliefs in running the country came to be very alike. Hitler and Mussolini both had negation of parliamentary and democratic political order, the use of violence and of physical strength, and the “revolutionary project” of a new society. Hitler and Mussolini feared any kind of strong and permanent power other than their own. This system of government where many institutions clashed with one another was extremely chaotic, and only the one leader could keep it working.

Millions of people were extremely frustrated with the fallout of World War I, they wanted change and a strong leader to guide them through their times of trouble. The answer to the people's’ prayers had been given to them with the new political idea of fascism. Not only did fascism rise, Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler also rose to power during these times of crisis. Fascism, Mussolini, and Hitler were all able to rise to power because the people had called for change, and they found themselves gravitating towards the ideas of these two intelligent men. Both men were able to persuade many people over to their side. Millions of people quickly adopted the new ideas of fascism, Benito Mussolini, and Adolf Hitler, the people saw them as the light at the end of their long dark tunnels they seemed to be lost

The following critical review of the factors that brought Benito Mussolini to power will look at fascism and how Mussolini came to gain political power. This review will present both aspects of how historians have reacted to various hypotheses about fascism and Mussolini gaining power, positive reviews that support different theories and others who oppose certain ideas. The main finding was that Mussolini’s rise to power owes more to the failures of others than to his own strengths.

In the following investigation, the following question will be addressed: In what ways did economic and political issues in Germany between 1922 and 1932 contribute to Hitler's rise to power? The scope of my research will fall between the years of 1922-1932, the start of Hitler’s attempt to run for office. A variety of primary and secondary sources will be used to answer the question. The bitterness caused upon the change of government systems in Germany will be analyzed, along with his childhood that all primarily drove Hitler to run for power. Then, the harsh effects World War I had on Germany along with the Great Depression that followed as a result will also be looked at. Finally, a conclusion will be reached.

Benito Mussolini was one of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century. He led a fringe political party to the creation of a new order in the country of Italy after World War One; seemingly taking and implementing notes from teaching of Niccoló Machiavelli’s The Prince in his early rule as “Il Duce”. However, after his rise to power he stumbled and went against many of the things Machiavelli taught. Mussolini’s triumphs as the leader of Italy must be looked at with admiration due to the fact of how well he follows Machiavelli’s teachings in his early rule.

Section A: Plan of investigation The purpose of this investigation is to examine whether the Italian Fascist regime was successful in creating a totalitarian state by 1940. In order to answer the question, the main body of evidence will focus on how Fascist Italy was a totalitarian state, and what are the features that defined it as being a one-party state. The factors that suggest that Fascist Italy was not a totalitarian state will also be analysed. Sources will be analysed in regards of their origin, purpose, value and limitations in order to evaluate their evidence.

Born July 29, 1883, in Predappio, Italy, the future was bleak for young Mussolini. With very little job opportunities within his homeland, Mussolini ventured to Switzerland during 1902 in his later years to try and spread his political ideas and beliefs. Becoming involved in Socialist politics, Mussolini sparked outrage among the Swiss government, who deported him back to Italy in 1904 for his radical political stance and public arguments for change in the government. However, upon his return, he got a job working for the Italian newspaper “Avanti!”, or “Forward!” which, obviously, was based primarily on Socialist beliefs. Due to his now vast audience, his influence spread quickly and effectively, his following quickly gaining momentum among the Italian population. This would only be the beginning of soon-to-be Fascists under his

Benito Mussolini was the founder of Italian Fascism and premier of Italy from 1922-43 and ruling as a dictator from about 1925. In 1919

When most people think of the word Fascism, they think of Hitler and genocide. However many people may be surprised to know that the first Fascist society was developed by a man named Benito Mussolini (29 July 1883 – 28 April 1945) in Italy. This Fascist society was so successful for a while that it is said that even Hitler himself based some of this ideals on Mussolini’s. Mussolini became prime minister in 1922 through democratic processes, however in 1925 he dropped all pretense of a democracy and set up a legal dictatorship and remained in power until his ousting in 1943. This then leads to the question of how successful was Mussolini’s regime? Throughout the course of this essay I intend to analyze the success of Mussolini’s regime by examining various factors and events between 1922 and 1940. For example, looking back to around 1922 and the factors that lead Mussolini into power, its transformation into a police state and Mussolini’s thirst for power and expansion which ultimately lead to the start of his and fascist Italy’s demise.

Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister in 1922 due to the depriving affects that world war one had on Italian society. The war destroyed Italy economically leading to a rise in socialism. This in turn lead to highlighting the weaknesses of the liberals as the country was torn apart in the red years. This strengthened the appeal of fascism as it was the cure that Italy needed to get rid of the socialists. The fascists needed only to organise their party and take advantage of the open opportunity to seize power in Rome.

Mussolini and the fascists managed to rise to power and take control of Italy in 1922. Mussolini’s rise to power took place mainly due to a combination of conditions that characterized the liberal Italian state, which existed before his take over. The main factors that led to Mussolini’s rise to power were the impact of the First World War, the weaknesses of the Risorgimento, the Biennio Rosso , the elite’s support for the Fascist Party, and the March on Rome. All of these factors contributed to Mussolini and the fascist’s rise to power.