Compare And Contrast Mussolini And The Treaty Of Versailles

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At the end of World War Italy was in economic depression and social unrest. They were disappointed by what they received in the Treaty of Versailles. Mussolini used the resentment of the people to get support for his rise to power. He encouraged them to put the interests of the state of their own needs. Anyone who resisted was often beaten and bullied by his organized groups of fascists who wore black shirts. He ruled by intimidation and became a totalitarian dictator.
The Treaty of Versailles left the Germany people in a economic depression. They had a weak government that was unable to cope with the problems. When Hitler came into power many of the people were starving and homeless. He convinced them

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