The March on Rome was not the conquest of power which Fascism later celebrated but rather the precipitating force behind a transfer of power within the framework of the constitution. This transition was made possible by the surrender of public authorities in the face of Fascist intimidation. Many business and financial leaders believed it would be possible to manipulate Mussolini, whose early speeches and policies emphasized free market and laissez-faire economics.
The March on Rome was not a conquest of power as Fascism later claimed, but rather the catalyst for a shift in power within the constitutional framework. This transition occurred due to the surrender of public authorities before Fascist intimidation. Many business and financial leaders believed it would be possible to influence Mussolini, whose early speeches and policies emphasized free market and laissez-faire economics.