Question

Fill in the blanks to complete the passage on fascist economic policy.

In order to bring an end to class conflict, Mussolini reorganized the economy, placing it under the control of twenty-two –. Each one was organized by the – with representatives from the government and the major employment sectors.
Along with setting wages and prices, the members of these bodies were responsible for determining –. Although they were supposedly designed to foster cooperation, in practice these bodies favored – and demonstrated Mussolini’s allegiance to –.

corporations, management, workers, revolutionaries, parliament, big business, production targets, working conditions, Fascist party, employees, trade unions

Answer 1

In order to bring an end to class conflict, Mussolini reorganized the economy, placing it under the control of twenty-two corporations. Each one was organized by the Fascist party with representatives from the government and the major employment sectors. Along with setting wages and prices, the members of these bodies were responsible for determining working conditions. Although they were supposedly designed to foster cooperation, in practice these bodies favored management and demonstrated Mussolini’s allegiance to big business.