Fascist Support in the 1920s

Fascist Support in the 1920s

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the impact of the First World War on Italy and how it contributed to the growth of fascist support in the 1920s.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Who was the first fascist leader of Italy?
Adolf Hitler
Correct answer: Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
Q2.
Which of the following is a common feature of fascism?
Democracy
Liberalism
Correct answer: Nationalism
Q3.
Which of the following is a common feature of democracy?
One party style of goverment
Correct answer: The right to vote in fair elections
The use of violence to remove opponents
Q4.
Which country had a communist revolution in 1917?
Britain
Italy
Correct answer: Russia
Q5.
When was World War One fought?
1908-1912
Correct answer: 1914-1918
1939-1945

5 Questions

Q1.
Which Treaty did the Italians sign to enter the First World War?
Correct answer: The Treaty of London
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
Q2.
Which country had a communist revolution during the First World War?
France
Italy
Correct answer: Russia
Q3.
What impact did the First World War have on Italy's economy in the 1920s?
Correct answer: It increased national debt
It lowered the price of goods
It reduced unemployment
Q4.
Who was the leader of the Fascist Party in Italy?
Adolf Hitler
Correct answer: Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
Q5.
Which of the following ideas did the fascists support?
Communism
Liberalism
Correct answer: Nationalism

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UnitHistory / Why did fascists gain support?

History