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Italian imperialism under Fascism

Italian imperialism under fascism was a political movement in the 1930s and 1940s where the Italian government tried to expand its powers and influence to other countries, mainly in the Mediterranean region. Under fascism, the Italian government believed that it had the right, and even the responsibility, to spread its influence. So, it became aggressive and started invading, occupying, and colonizing other countries. The Italian government also wanted to spread its culture and language, while taking over natural resources and building military bases in the occupied countries. This is what we call imperialism, and it was a very bad thing. It caused a lot of harm and suffering to many innocent people who didn't deserve it.
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