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| What was the name of the agreement signed by Hitler and Mussolini in May 1939? |
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| Why didn't Mussolini join the war in 1939? |
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| 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. |
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| Which country did Italy try and invade in October 1940, only to be rebuffed by stiff resistance? |
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| Given one consequence of his liberation by German paratroopers in September 1943 |
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Ran the Salo Republic...
Finally recaptured and shot |
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| What major decision did the Fascist Grand Council make in July 1943, by a vote of 19-7 |
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To end the dictatorship, but maintain a fascist government
(However, this proved impossible without the leadership of Mussolini) |
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| Who led the new government after Mussolini's arrest? |
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Place these events in the correct order:
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Mussolini sent troops to help the war against the USSR
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Mussolini became ruler of the Salo Republic
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Italy declared war on the USA
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The King ordered Mussolini to be arrested
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Italy joined the war, by declaring war on France
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- Italy joined the war, by declaring war on France
- Mussolini sent troops to help the war against the USSR
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Italy declared war on the USA
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The King ordered Mussolini to be arrested
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Mussolini became ruler of the Salo Republic
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