2.6 Disorder and Violence 1880-1892 Flashcards
1
Q
where were there outbreaks within Italy during Crispis time as PM?
A
Sicily, many protestors were executed and there were protests within Florence, this led to an attempt of Umberto’s assassination
2
Q
what was the response from Crispi due to these protests?
A
he made reforms
3
Q
what were the reforms?
A
- banned all socialist parties
- excessive use of military force
- bombings in Tuscanny
- Pope III agrees with government violence
4
Q
when were the Milan Riots?
A
1898
5
Q
why were there Milan Riots?
A
there were bread shortages
6
Q
how did the authorities respond to the protests?
A
canons and untrained military were used
7
Q
how did Umberto respond to the military’s action against the riots?
A
- rewarded the military despite killing people
- puts a general as PM
- can cancel any organisation
8
Q
why was Umberto assassinated?
A
he was assassinated by Bresci to ‘avenge’ those at Milan
9
Q
how did the government respond?
A
- put Emmanuel III as King
- this demonstrated how easy it was to remove a head of state
