Critical thinking questions- a world in flames, 1931-1941 worksheet

1. how would you describe mussolini as depicted by the reporter in new york times?

2. what is significant about mussolini's first warning to the parliament?

3. explain the "peculiar position" the parliament is in.

To answer question 1...

In the opening of the article the reporter escribes how Mussolini carries himself, and his physical features. It makes Mussolini seem like a powerful, confident man.

Explanation:

Quote from the New York Times article...  “standing in a characteristic attitude, with his chin thrust out and his head thrown back, leaning on his clenched fists placed on the table in front of him, seeming to fix intently with his compelling dark eyes in turn each man in the hall.”

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