How did Benito Mussolini use Fascism and totalitarianism to rule Italy?

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Fascism and totalitarianism are based on fear. Mussolini took control of all communications, and his black shirts patrolled the streets. It was a simple but effective system which has since been implemented in other countries, even before Fascism. Mussolini was inspired by the Roman Empire
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