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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

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Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)

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Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)

✨ Get ready, young historian! Let&#39;s dive deep into Italy&#39;s economy and foreign policy in a way that&#39;s fun, relatable, and oh-so-informative! ✨

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	<li>Small Economy: Think of Italy&#39;s economy like a tiny startup company. It&#39;s got potential, but it&#39;s nowhere near the big leagues.</li>
	<li>Imports Overdrive: Italy was like that friend who always shops online, depending on other countries for products.</li>
</ul>

Real-world example: Imagine always ordering pizza instead of making it at home. It&#39;s easier but can be costly and makes you dependent on the pizza shop.

<ul>
	<li>Big Problems: Italy faced a trio of issues:
	<ul>
		<li>Unemployment 😓</li>
		<li>Huge lifestyle difference between the farming countryside and buzzing industrial north 🌾🏭</li>
		<li>Heavy reliance on foreign goodies 🌍</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-world example: Think of a city that&#39;s divided: one side has the latest tech and jobs while the other still relies on old-school farming. Not the most balanced situation, right?

<ul>
	<li>Pre-1925: The Liberal Phase 🌟
	<ul>
		<li>Mussolini wooed private investors and jump-started the economy.</li>
		<li>Unemployment went down like magic &ndash; from 500,000 to 122,000! 📉</li>
		<li>Budget surplus = Italy had some extra cash in its wallet 💰</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Post-1925: The Protective Shield 🛡️
	<ul>
		<li>Mussolini&rsquo;s goal: Make Italy self-reliant (aka &quot;autarky&quot;).</li>
		<li>Slapped duties on imports (like adding an extra fee on all that online shopping).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-world example: Remember when you tried to make your own pizza at home to save money and be independent? That&#39;s autarky! 🍕

<ul>
	<li>Battle for Grain: 🌾
	<ul>
		<li>Goal: Boost cereal production and say goodbye to import dependency.</li>
		<li>Result: Italy became a wheat champ 🏆, but... at a cost. Exports of the yummy Italian wine and olives went downhill. 🍷🫒</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Battle for the Lira: 💶
	<ul>
		<li>Goal: Boost Italy&#39;s currency value and, with it, national pride.</li>
		<li>Result: Imports enjoyed cheaper prices (yay!), but exports became pricier for others (nay!). This meant less international shopping and fewer tourists. 😔</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-world example: Imagine you made a super luxurious pizza, so pricey that your friends couldn&#39;t afford it. It&#39;s cool and all, but you can&#39;t sell as many slices. 🍕💎

Mussolini&#39;s policies were a mixed bag. While he tried to strengthen Italy&#39;s economy and reduce foreign dependence, his strategies had trade-offs.

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End-tip: When studying foreign policies, always look at the economic backdrop; they&#39;re interconnected like pizza and toppings! 🌍🍕

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Happy studying, young historian! 📚🌟🇮🇹

Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

Exploring Mussolini's Economic Impact on Italy’s Foreign Policy

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Background - italy's economic dilemma

Mussolini steps in

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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

Exploring Mussolini's Economic Impact on Italy’s Foreign Policy

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Background - italy's economic dilemma

Mussolini steps in

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