Who was the fascist leader of Italy during World War II?

• A. Hitler
• B. Mussolini
• C. Franco
• D. Stalin

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is Mussolini, who was the fascist leader of Italy during World War II. Benito Mussolini founded the National Fascist Party in 1921 and became Italy's Prime Minister in 1922. His regime was characterized by a totalitarian approach that emphasized nationalism, militarism, and authoritarianism. Mussolini's Italy allied with Nazi Germany during the war and participated actively in military conflicts alongside the Axis powers.

The other figures mentioned had different roles and ideologies. Hitler, while a significant figure during World War II, was the leader of Germany and the Nazi Party. Franco was the authoritarian ruler of Spain, known for his fascist regime but not directly involved in World War II as an Axis power. Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union, representing a communist regime in opposition to fascist ideologies. Thus, Mussolini is specifically recognized for his fascist leadership in Italy during this period.