2.2 Liberal Leaders: 1870-1900 Flashcards
name the four liberal leaders
- Minghetti
- Depretis
- Cairoli
- Crispi
when was Minghetti PM?
1873- 1876
who was Minghetti?
- liberalist
- wanted a liberal pope
- served in the Piedmontese army
what did Minghetti sign as PM?
the September Convention with France
- an agreement that if France retreats, Italy move her capital
did the September Convention succeed?
no it was met with violent protest
what were Minghettis achievements during power?
- created an alliance with Austria and Germany
- reformed naval and military administration
- he helepd create ‘Transformismo’
what was Depretis’ main reform?
the Copino law, introduced free and secular education for primary children
what alliance did Depretis sign?
he signed the Triple Alliance
what did Depretis work to create?
transformismo
who was Cairoli?
a liberalist devoted to the Risorgimento movement
who was Crispi?
a revolutionary liberlist
what did Crispi hope to achieve?
- abolishment of death penalty
- revoke anti-strike laws
- limits of POLICE powers
which did he achieve?
- abolishment of death penalty
- revoke anti-strike laws
what treaty did Crispi sign?
treaty of Wuchale
what did Crispi do regarding relations with France and Portugal?
- threatened to attack France
- cut ties from Portugal
