Critical thinking questions- a world in flames, 1931-1941 worksheet

1. how would you describe mussolini as depicted by the reporter in new york times?

2. what is significant about mussolini's first warning to the parliament?

3. explain the "peculiar position" the parliament is in.

To answer question 1...

In the opening of the article the reporter escribes how Mussolini carries himself, and his physical features. It makes Mussolini seem like a powerful, confident man.

Explanation:

Quote from the New York Times article...  “standing in a characteristic attitude, with his chin thrust out and his head thrown back, leaning on his clenched fists placed on the table in front of him, seeming to fix intently with his compelling dark eyes in turn each man in the hall.”

latin america is a region of racial and cultural diversity.  it is a group of countries and dependencies in the americas where romance languages are predominant. the term originated in 19th century france as amérique latine to consider french-speaking territories in the americas along with the larger group of countries where spanish and portuguese languages prevailed.

explanation:

yes based on alexanders actions he deserved the title of "the great". his empire covered about 3,000 miles and he was able to establish the empire over a 13 year period of time. he was able to conquer many different places. he also defeated the persians. he conquered egypt and developed a city and named it after himself.