30.4: The Rise of Fascism 30.4.1: Mussolini and Fascist Italy After aligning itself with Italian conservatives, the fascist party rose to prominence using violence and intimidation, eventually seizing power in Rome in 1922 under the leadership of Benito Mussolini. Learning Objective Evaluate why Mussolini was able to seize power in Italy Key Points The rise … Continue reading The Rise of Fascism