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=Benito Mussolini =



"Il Duce"



__Who was Benito Mussolini ? __
= =  Born in Predappio, Italy, on July 29th, 1883, Benito Amcare Andrea Mussolini, was one of the most brilliant, yet malefic leader / dictators in the history of the world, taking control of his home country of Italy, and several other countries in Europe, including present-day Ethiopia. To achieve his rank as dictator of Italy, Benito Mussolini worked his way up through the Italian Parliament, from his start as a soldier in the "Esercrito" (Italian Army"), to the Italian Board of Govenors in 1921, and finally to the start of the National Fascist Party of Italy.

One could say that Benito Mussolini's dictatorship is responsible for the deaths of approximately 400,000 Italian soldiers and people during World War II. Also, during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia, 30,000 Ethiopians were killed. This stat shows how ruthless and unforgiving Mussolini was.

With the economy in shambles, the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini was one of the worst possible events that could have occured in Italian history. Strikes would be constantly held on the streets, and inflation on goods and services would also rise. Also, the unemployment would increase over time, due to the jobs lost during the war.

**1) Go to [|this website], and tell me the year in which Benito Mussolini, along with 35 other Fascists, were elected into the Italian Parliament.** "Poster of Benito Mussolini" "Salute the Leader" "Benito Mussolini (Left) and Adolf Hitler (Right)"
 * 2) Next, go to** [|**this website**] **and tell me what "pact" was made and in 1939. Also, explain what the purpose of this pact, and what or who it allied in the war.**


 * 3) Finally, watch this video, and tell me at least five facts you learned.**

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