In history, many leaders become famous for their contributions to a particular country. However, this fame may not always be the result of a positive contribution. Leaders such as Hitler, Ivan the Terrible and Stalin gained their recognition through disapproval. Another important leader that did this was Benito Mussolini. He was the founder of fascism. By promoting terror and propaganda, Mussolini destroyed Italy's democratic state. Although some say he was a good leader, his actions left Italy is a state of disarray. Benito Mussolini's leadership and alliance with Hitler acted as a curse on Italy's welfare.

The events that take place in a person's youth often affect their character as an adult. Mussolini was born in Predappio, a small village in Emilia-Romagna. He was the son of a socialist Blacksmith, named Alessandro. Following his father's beliefs, Mussolini became a socialist too. Socialism, on the political spectrum, is the...