For what reason did many mainstream politicians support Benito Mussolini as prime minister,even though the Fascist Party held few seats in the Italian parliament?

A) Mussolini promised to conquer territory for Italy.
B) Mussolini promised to reduce taxes on Italian businesses.
C) Mussolini promised to restore social order.
D) Mussolini promised to build a broad coalition to govern.
E) Mussolini promised peace with the Communist Party.

Many mainstream politicians supported Mussolini because he promised to restore social order. Italy was facing economic and social challenges, including widespread strikes and protests, and there was a perceived need for a strong leader who could restore stability. Mussolini presented himself as such a leader, and he was able to gain support from various factions, including conservative politicians, industrialists, and the Catholic Church. Additionally, some politicians may have supported Mussolini as a means of countering the growing influence of the Communist Party in Italy.