Benito Mussolini was born in Dovia di Predappio, Forlì, Italy on July 29,1883. Just like his father, Benito was interested in politics. At first Benito condemned Italy entering WWI, but soon saw it as a chance to rise to power. He criticized Italy for its weakness in the Treaty of Versailles. In March of 1919, Mussolini formed the Fascist party along with other organized right-winged groups. In 1920, Benito organized a para-military group known as the "Black Shirts" who help increase the popularity by terrorizing political opponents who opposed the party. In 1922, A governmental collapse happened in Italy and Benito declared he was the only person who could pull them out of this economic and government disparity. He was granted this chance and by 1925 he completely outlaw any democratic group. After this he named is self as "Il Duce" ("the Leader") becoming dictator of Italy. In 1935, he invaded Ethiopia who had no chance at defending themselves. They didn't have the fire power or man power to combat the massive Italy force. Impressed with Italy's early military successes, German dictator Adolf Hitler sought to establish a relationship with Benito Mussolini; he was flattered by Hitler's overtures and interpreted the recent diplomatic and military victories as proof of his genius. By 1939, the two countries had signed a military alliance known as the "Pact of Steel." Influenced by Hitler, Mussolini instituted discrimination policies against the Jews in Italy(biography.com). Mussolini invaded Greece with initial success but with stretched army needed Hitler to intervene and keep them together this didn't last long and Mussolini was forced to resign and was arrested and sentenced to death. He was hung on displace and the Italian people gather to cherish him being dead.