Question

italy! italy! entirely and universally fascist! the italy of the blackshirt fascist revolution, rise to your feet; let the cry of your determination rise to the skies and reach our soldiers in east africa. let it be a comfort to those who are about to fight. let it be an encouragement to our friends and a warning to our enemies. it is the cry of italy which goes beyond the mountains and the seas out into the great world. it is the cry of justice and of victory. —benito mussolini, 1935

what is mussolini trying to accomplish in this part of his speech?

• he’s trying to warn the enemies of italy.
• he’s trying to justify the invasion of ethiopia.
• he’s trying to inspire patriotism in his people.
• he’s trying to show the world the greatness of italy.

Explanation:

Mussolini's speech references "blackshirt fascist revolution," soldiers in East Africa, and aims to "comfort," "encourage friends," and "warn enemies," focusing on inspiring support for the fascist cause and soldiers, which aligns with inspiring patriotism.

Answer:

He's trying to inspire patriotism in his people.