Question

Benito Mussolini was the fascist dictator of Italy in the years following World War I. How did Mussolini rise to, and maintain, his fascist power?
Question 2 options:

Mussolini liked communism and wanted encouraged citizens to place their own interests ahead of the national interests of Italy.


Mussolini eliminated parliament and any opposing political parties, suppressed free speech, utilized a secret police force to eliminate those who did not believe in fascism, and used nationalism to militarize the nation.


Mussolini embraced Western ideas of democracy, encouraged multi-Party elections, and raised concern for nationalism, thereby reducing Italy's war production.

Answer 1

The second option would be the correct answer, as in his rise to power, he suppressed the parliament and other political parties. Along with this, some core parts of fascism are suppression of free speech and militarization through nationalism. Lastly, Mussolini’s Black Shirts worked as a secret police and terrorized specific groups that opposed Mussolini and the fascist ideology.

So yes, in conclusion, the second answer is correct