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 takeover by Fascism but rather the event that triggered a transfer of power within the existing legal framework. This shift happened because public authorities yielded to Fascist pressure. Many business leaders thought they could manipulate Mussolini, whose early pronouncements focused on free market and minimal government intervention.