Under What Circumstances Did Benito Mussolini Initially Gain Control of the Italian

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Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances did Benito Mussolini initially gain control of the Italian government?

• A) The Fascist Party achieved a large majority of the vote in national elections.
• B) The Fascist Party overthrew the Italian government in a violent coup d'état.
• C) Mussolini was appointed prime minister by the Italian king.
• D) Mussolini used intimidation tactics to force the prime minister to do his bidding.

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