How Did Benito Mussolini Rise To Power

This inquiry seeks to establish that upon gaining power, Benito Mussolini introduced a Fascist Program. Mussolini’s rise to power marked the introduction of the first fascist program, the Italian Fascisti. A program which would later influence Adolf Hitler and Nazism, as well as Francisco Franco and his Falange Party. However, Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini must be credited with the origins of fascism or fascismo. Though Mussolini defined fascismo as more of a spiritual concept than political, this enquiry will focus on the political concepts. Specifically, the manners in which Mussolini’s fascist program influenced economic policy in Italy. Thus, the first consideration is Mussolini’s rise to power.

Mussolini’s Rise to Power
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In William Welk’s (1938, 7-9) opinion, it was in this conflict that Mussolini made his first public divergence from the Socialist Party. Mussolini repudiated the stance of the PSI and spoke openly in favor of intervention. Mussolini had identified the war as an opportunity for a revolution as well as a means to expand Italy. A concept that would later be key in Mussolini’s Fascist doctrine. This did not sit well with the Socialist Party, and his role as an agitator for the interventionist cause ultimately led to his expulsion from the party in November of 1914. It was at this time that he started his own paper Il Popolo d’Italia unshackled by the socialist party. However, his time at the paper was interrupted upon Italy’s declaration of war on Austria. In 1915, Mussolini enlisted once again and spent another two years fighting. Ultimately, he was forced to return in 1917 due to injuries sustained during the war. However, his time as a soldier would prove extremely valuable. When he returned to his role as editor of Il Popolo d’Italia his popularity among returning veterans would prove crucial in the promotion of his fascist