How did the following prove important causes of the Rise of Fascism in Italy?

(a) Discontent in Italy after the Treaty of Versailles.

(b) Economic Crisis of 1929.

(c) Weak government of Italy.

(a) Italy joined the Allies in the First World War and by the Secret Treaty of London (1915) she hoped to gain Trentino, Trieste, Istria, Fiume, Coastal Regions of Dalmatia, Albania and some parts of Turkey and Germany. But during the Paris Conference her hopes were dashed to the ground by Wilson's opposition and so by the Treaty of Versailles she could get only Southern Tyrol and Trentino, and the Coastal Regions of Dalmatia. She could get no part of the German and Turkish colonial empire. The Italians felt as if they had been deceived and thought that their right demands were ignored. Imperialist designs of Italy were completely ignored. This very fact helped in spreading Fascism in Italy.

(b) Due to the expenses in the First World War, Italy's national debt had increased manifold. The price and the value of money had decreased. There was a great shortage of food-grains in the country and unemployment was increasing day-by-day. The industries and trade were ruined. The condition of the middle class people, farmers and the working class became very critical. As a result of the war, Italy suffered a lot and her people became very poor. Such a deteriorated condition created unrest in the country. The people demanded a government that could solve their problems and restore their original prestige.

(c) The economic crisis in Italy created a situation of unrest there. The liberal government of Italy was disinterested in solving the problems of the country and it was too weak to keep the situation under control. People were much distressed due to the weak policy and inefficiency of the government. They wanted to replace such a weak and inefficient government by a powerful and bold government. This feeling of the people helped Fascism to flourish in Italy.