Political legitimacy

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How did the fascists undermine the socialists in the 1921 elections?

They attacked socialist campaign meetings and intimidated voters. The police lent vehicles and the army gave weapons to help this campaign. Italian judiciary showed leniency to fascists brought before the courts.

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How much of the vote did the fascists win in the 1921 vote?

7% of the vote, 35 parliamentary seats

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What two things did this give to the fascists?

  • gave Mussolini a new respectability and authority and an MP

  • as a deputy, Mussolini benefited from immunity to prosecution. A police charge against him for "intent to overthrown government by violence" was dropped.

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What did the police do in response to the fascists?

Stood back/joined in