Why did Mussolini use combat groups and punitive expeditions to shore up his government after World War I?
A) The public was forming militias to resist him and his efforts.
B) His efforts to win support for the Socialist Party failed,
C) He thought if the public were frightened, they would turn to him for support.
D) He wanted to threaten resisters.
E) He was seeking to round up resisters and have them arrested.

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Mussolini believed that by instilling fear through combat groups and punitive expeditions, the public would seek his leadership for stability and support.

Why Did Mussolini Use Combat Groups and Punitive Expeditions to Shore