It is important to understand that Mussolini did not come to power merely through brute force; rather, he had genuine and widespread support of the middle class. He was seen as a charismatic leader who would propel Italy to glory and as a result the public worshiped him as if he were a demigod. What Mussolini truly was, was a demagogue who shifted his policies to suit the needs of the current trends in order to amass widespread support. Due to the limited length of the paper, it is impossible to explore this topic in detail, so it is suffice to mention how Mussolini bought the support of the Catholic Church by making promises such as the promise to make religious education a prerequisite in all elementary schools once he became prime
