Mussolini became prime minister of Italy
A. when King Victor Emmanuel, reacting to Fascist intimidation, appointed him.
B. because the Fascio di Combattimento won a majority of seats in the parliamentary election.
C. after groups of squadristi destroyed the socialist opposition to Fascist rule.
D. when he mounted a violent coup d’état and seized control of the government.
E. when he made an alliance with the pope and the Bolshevik government of Russia.
Answer: A
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