Italy and MussoliniI - Why did the fascists come to power in 1922?

The question regarding why fascists came to power in Italy during 1922 is a complex one. There are many contributing factors to consider before a clear answer can be provided, but is it submitted that the role of the Italian King is the most significant. It can be argued that to provide an accurate response to this question, one must generate two answers. The first answer must clarify which single event resulted in the fascists achieving …

…to respond to why, one must give the reason of the King. Whereas, to answer how the fascist were able to get into a strong position one must give the reasons of the failure of liberal parliamentary government to deal with the problems and disillusion of post-war Italy, the appeal of fascism to wide sections of the Italian people, Mussolini's opportunism and flexibility and the fear of revolution - the apparent security offered by fascism.