The Successes and Failures of Mussolinis Domestic...

The Successes and Failures of Mussolinis Domestic Policies in Italy Between 1922 and 1939 Similar to those of Hitler, Mussolini’s main goals were to create an Italian state with a strong identity and role within Europe with a powerful military force. From the day he became Prime Minister on October 29th, 1922 of a coalition government, he lacked a certain skill in organization. It was not quite clear what exactly Mussolini wanted to do, and it seemed as though he made decissions with no previous planning, as opposed to Hitler and the Nazis who knew exactly what they were striving for. Nevertheless, Mussolini knew that he wanted to have full control over the Italian state and successfully did as†¦show more content†¦This allowed grain imports to steadily decrease. Mussolini claimed credit, and photographers were conveniently asked to document his successful campaign. At first appearance this campaign seems to have had a very positive effect on the Italian economy and to Mussolini’s domestic aims. However, there was a large side-effect to the whole scheme. Much of the land had now been turned over to produce grain – land that was very fit for this crop. The climate in Italy was more suited to grow other crops such as citrus fruits, olives, or wine grapes. Now that all this land had been used for the purpose of grain, there was a lot less land to grow the more efficient crops. This resulted in a reasonably strong decline in exports of traditional products. Although Mussolini was now happy that Italy was more or less closer to self-sufficiency, people now needed to pay more for bread as import taxes for grain rose. Although this ‘Battle for Grain’ campaign was somewhat successful, it also did quite some harm to the economy as a whole. Mussolini also expanded a project which was already started by local governments. This was to drain or irrigate farmland and to provide more land to the farmers. An area known as the ‘Pontine Marshes’ was completely drained and replaced with a largeShow MoreRelatedThe Distinct Characteristics of Fascism and Prominant Fascist Leaders2934 Words   |  12 Pagesreligious fundamentalism and multiculturalism. To paint a clearer picture, an ideology, as stated by McLellan (1995) is the most elusive concept in the whole of the social sciences. This is said to occur because all concepts of ideology recognises a link between theory and practice and also because it has not been able to stand apart from the on-going struggle amid and amongst political ideologies. In the Political Spectrum, fascism is often classified or referred to as far-right or extreme politicsRead MoreWhy Did the League of Nations Fail?14508 Words   |  59 Pagesargue that its failure has to be seen in the larger context of the failed disarmament processes of the interwar period. Why did the League of Nations ultimately fail to achieve widespread disarmament, its most fundamental goal? Maurice Vaà ¯sse (1993) has summarized the explanations in the following manner: 1) It failed because it was an imperfect instrument for achieving disarmament; 2) It failed because the League was not universal; 3) It failed because of the confrontation between Great BritainRead MorePaper Exam 2 History Ib9416 Words   |  38 Pagestwo different civil wars need to be clearly identified. The motives for intervention are not the focus, though some candidates may provide a background. Popular choices are likely to be China (1927–1949 or 1946–1949), Russia 1917/1918–1921/1922, Spain 1936–1939. Accept Korea 1950–1953 as an example of civil war, albeit within the Cold War context, and Vietnam (pre- and post-1954). â€Å"Contribution† could relate to financing, provision of military personnel/advisers, supply of weaponry etc. In some casesRea d MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 Pagescolonies after 1870 as a predictable culmination of the long nineteenth century, which was ushered in by the industrial and political revolutions of the late 1700s. But at the same time, without serious attention to the processes and misguided policies that led to decades of agrarian and industrial depression from the late 1860s to the 1890s, as well as the social tensions and political rivalries that generated and were in turn fed by imperialist expansionism, one cannot begin to comprehend the