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Italy and WW2
Test your knowledge of the war's impact on Italy
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History
11th Grade
12/15/2010

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What was the name of the agreement signed by Hitler and Mussolini in May 1939?
Definition
Pact of Steel
Term
Why didn't Mussolini join the war in 1939?
Definition
He claimed Italy wasn't ready to fight after her participation in the Abyssinian and Spanish conflicts. He told Hitler in 1939 he would need 3 years to ready the country for war.
Term
Which country did Italy try and invade in October 1940, only to be rebuffed by stiff resistance?
Definition
Greece.
Term
Given one consequence of his liberation by German paratroopers in September 1943
Definition

Ran the Salo Republic...

Finally recaptured and shot

Term
What major decision did the Fascist Grand Council make in July 1943, by a vote of 19-7
Definition

To end the dictatorship, but maintain a fascist government

(However, this proved impossible without the leadership of Mussolini)

Term
Who led the new government after Mussolini's arrest?
Definition
Marshal Badoglio
Term

Place these events in the correct order:

  • Mussolini sent troops to help the war against the USSR
  • Mussolini became ruler of the Salo Republic
  • Italy declared war on the USA
  • The King ordered Mussolini to be arrested
  • Italy joined the war, by declaring war on France

 

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  1. Italy joined the war, by declaring war on France
  2. Mussolini sent troops to help the war against the USSR
  3. Italy declared war on the USA
  4. The King ordered Mussolini to be arrested
  5. Mussolini became ruler of the Salo Republic

 

 

 

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