1924 election + murder of matteoti

When was the Acerbo Law introduced?

1923

What percentage of seats did the Fascists win in the 1924 election?

$$66\%$$

How did the number of Fascist MP seats change between 1921 and the 1924 election?

The seats increased from $35$ to $374$.

In addition to the Acerbo Law, what factors were a main cause for the Fascist vote increase in 1924?

Ballot-rigging and blackshirt violence

Which major cities failed to produce Fascist majorities in the 1924 election?

Milan and Turin

How many votes did the Socialists win despite Fascist intimidation in 1924?

$2.5$ million votes

Who was the socialist who produced evidence of Fascist violence and terror during the election?

Matteotti

On what date was Matteotti abducted and stabbed to death?

10th June 1924

How did the King respond to the report implicating Mussolini in the Matteotti murder?

He refused to read the report.

What power did the King give Mussolini in 1922?

Rule by Decree

Why did elite opponents think Mussolini would be easier to control after the Matteotti murder?

Because he was in trouble

What was the Aventine Secession (1924-1925)?

A protest where anti-Fascist MPs walked out of Parliament to pressure the King to sack Mussolini.

What was the ultimate outcome of the Aventine Secession?

It backfired because the King refused to act, making Mussolini seem legitimate and allowing him to strengthen his control.

What actions did Mussolini take regarding the militia to consolidate his control?

Mussolini mobilised the militia and removed those who were too violent.

In what month and year did Mussolini take responsibility for Fascism and announce the formation of a dictatorship?

January 1925

According to the transcript, why did Mussolini announce he would act to form a dictatorship in January 1925?

He believed force was the solution.