But empire demands discipline, the coordination of all forces and a deeply felt sense of duty and sacrifice: this fact explains many aspects of the practical working of the regime, the character of. Many forces in the State, and the necessarily severe measures which must be taken against those who would oppose this spontaneous and inevitable movement of Italy in the twentieth century. What is Mussolini’s main point in this statement?

To form a regime, the Italian people must work as a democracy.

To rise again in power, the Italian people must work with foreign countries.

To return to socialism, the Italian people must sacrifice and feel a sense of duty.

To make Italy an empire again, the Italian people must work for the nation.