Benito Mussolini and the rise of fascism Benito Mussolini was Italy's firs Fascist dictator. He had many influences in his life which contributed to his political success as a fascist dictator. Mussolini and his fascist political party believed in ruling Italy using a system of extreme right-wing dictatorial government. The Italian people were annoyed with the current government so it was a good time for Mussolini to promote his political views. Hitler and Mussolini supported …showed first 75 words of 1021 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1021 total…Italy. Benito Mussolini and his fascist regime significantly contributed to the growth of fascism in Italy prior to and during World War 2. Hitler's strong influence on Benito Mussolini resulted in Mussolini supporting Hitler and Germany in World War 2. In Mussolini's early years as a fascist dictator he made positive changes in Italy and Italian people supported him. Mussolini's fathers socialist influence along with his teaching abilities, led a strong foundation for his future political career.