Question

why did fascism appeal to italians in the years after world war i?
it promised to free italians from the yoke of the catholic church by instituting a secular government.
it promised economic prosperity and political strength by instilling a strong sense of nationalism.
it promised a return to military greatness by launching attacks against spain and germany.
it promised land redistribution and political liberalization by promoting socialist ideology.

Explanation:

Fascism in post - WWI Italy capitalized on nationalistic sentiments. It offered the promise of economic recovery and political strength through a unified, nationalistic approach. It was not about freeing from the Catholic Church, attacking Spain and Germany, or promoting socialist - related land redistribution and political liberalization.

Answer:

It promised economic prosperity and political strength by instilling a strong sense of nationalism.