Political developments, 1919 Flashcards
1
Q
What did Nitti introduce that he thought would weaken support for extreme political parties?
A
- Proportional representation
2
Q
What was the result of the adoption of universal suffrage and proportional representation?
A
- Emergence of two mass parties: SPI and PPI
3
Q
How were the PSI strong?
A
- Grew to be a mass party
- Italian Socialists won elections in many town councils - controlled taxes and services
4
Q
Why were the PSI weak?
A
- Divided between Socialist trade unions and councils - often failed to work together effectively
- Lacked a leader that could unify them
- Lacked an effective strategy to keep political power
5
Q
How did the Socialists help Mussolini gain support for his Fascist party?
A
- Prepared to adopt violent tactics to achieve their aims - action attracted supporters
- Also encouraged other Italians to support more extreme political groups
- Mussolini exploited fears regarding socialism - to gain supporters
6
Q
What were the results of the November 1919 elections?
A
- Saw the PSI and the PPI become the two most powerful parties - 156 and 100 Deputies
7
Q
What was the turnout for Liberals and right-wing groups?
A
- Giolitti won 91 seats
- Right-wing won 23
8
Q
What were the November 1919 elections the beginning of?
A
- An end for the Liberal State
9
Q
What problem did the Liberal government have?
A
- Deeply divided after the First World War
