For What Reason Did Many Mainstream Politicians Support Benito Mussolini

question 16

Multiple Choice

For what reason did many mainstream politicians support Benito Mussolini as prime minister,even though the Fascist Party held few seats in the Italian parliament?

• A)Mussolini promised to conquer territory for Italy.
• B)Mussolini promised to reduce taxes on Italian businesses.
• C)Mussolini promised to restore social order.
• D)Mussolini promised to build a broad coalition to govern.
• E)Mussolini promised peace with the Communist Party.

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