Italy and Fascism

Explore the balcony and street surrounding the Palazzo Venezia in Rome and learn about fascist Italy. Here students can learn about what life was like during this era and discover the impact of Mussolini.

# Lesson Objectives:

Understand who Mussolini was {.info}

Understand Fascist Ideology {.info}

Understand what happened to Italy between the years of 1922-1945 {.info}

# Benito Mussolini {.objective .objective1}

In this scene students can learn about Benito Mussolini and how he formed the National Fascist Party and the Republican Fascist Party.

In this section students are asked to enter the scene and describe the streets of Italy during the era of Fascist Italy. They should take note of the ideology and items that represent it.

# Fascist Italy {.objective .objective2}

In this scene students can learn about what life was like for the mass of society during fascist Italy and discover how Mussolini launched several public construction programs.

In this section students are asked to enter the scene and to find examples of nationalism.


# Mussolini's Death{.objective .objective3}

In this scene students can learn about how Mussolini died and the impact it has on Italy.

In this section students are asked to consider why it is important to learn about fascist Italy.

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