The Fascist State, 1925 – 1940
Mussolini has consolidated his power.
People had to become loyal fascists.
Focused on the nature of the Fascist state.
Educatonal policies.
Incorporate social events into fascist culture.
Oppression + censorship, prevent counter culture / politcs.
‘Cult of Il Duce’ creates increasing loyalty to Mussolini.
Success or failure → contnual debate.
Quelled the conservatve leaning forces in Italy → church / industrialists / middle classes /
industrialists.
Balanced power with the monarchy and papacy.
Pre-1935, Mussolini undoubtedly popular.
Post-1935, economic decline = radical shif.
1940, cracks appearing in fascist state.
Mussolini’s aims, the people’s opinions and the reality of life is key to understanding the
regime.
Mussolini has consolidated his power.
People had to become loyal fascists.
Focused on the nature of the Fascist state.
Educatonal policies.
Incorporate social events into fascist culture.
Oppression + censorship, prevent counter culture / politcs.
‘Cult of Il Duce’ creates increasing loyalty to Mussolini.
Success or failure → contnual debate.
Quelled the conservatve leaning forces in Italy → church / industrialists / middle classes /
industrialists.
Balanced power with the monarchy and papacy.
Pre-1935, Mussolini undoubtedly popular.
Post-1935, economic decline = radical shif.
1940, cracks appearing in fascist state.
Mussolini’s aims, the people’s opinions and the reality of life is key to understanding the
regime.
