What factors influenced Mussolinis’s Foreign Policy in the 1920s?

Nationalism

Militarism

Imperialism

Anti-Communism

Desire for more natural resources

Have equal standing with other Imperial powers (Britain, France)

Restore the glory of the Roman Empire (Dominate Mediterranean)

Absorb foreign territory with Italian speakers

Negotiate better terms for post-war treaties

Foreign war necessary for domestic reasons

Increase Italy's standing internationally (naval power in the Med.)

Good for the economy

Gives people purpose and pride

Compete ideologically with Comintern and Bolshevik movements

Ensure Italian influence in Balkans, S.E. Europe

Evidence: Campaign in Libya (1920-1932)

Evidence: Italy uses troops to prevent Austrian Anschluss

Evidence: Mussolini's "Long Term Program"

Evidence: Italy Joins Anti-Comintern Pact