-Fled to Switzerland in 1902 to avoid military service
-Supported WWI
-Angry that Italy did not get the land promised by the Allies
- Promised Italy to return it to Rome's former glory and greatness
-1922 Marched on Rome and was made Prime Minister
-1925 took title "Il Duce", or "The Leader"
-Hitler was inspired by Mussolini
-1936 Italy and Germany signed a non-military alliance
-1939 signed Full Defensive Alliance known as Pact of Steel
-By the end of 1941, Mussolini's Italy was totally dependent on Nazi Germany
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