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What legal methods did Mussolini use to maintain power?
Acerbo law → granted two-thirds majority in parliament to party with largest vote share
Creation of fascist grand council
What was his use of force
Establishment of Blackshirts → Paramilitary squads to suppress opposition through violence and intimidation
What role did his charasmatic leadership play?
He held a strong public image which helped solidify his control over the italian people
Dissemination of propaganda
OND held activitis to increase acceptance of fascism
L’inquadramento to unite the people and setting up womens fasci to run them
Rallies turned into political theatre with music and lighting
Treatment of opposition
dismantled all forms of political opposition
wave of violence against opposition
press censorship
meeting by opposition parties were banned
Impact of economic policies
aimed at self-sufficiency and militarization contributed to initial industrial growth but later economic strain
Impact of policies on women and minorities
Promoted traditional gender roles with campaigns like “Battle for Births” to increase birth rates
Minorities faced discrimination and exclusion from the national community
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