Aims Of Italian Policy Following Unifiication

Question 1

What is a constitutional monarchy.

Answer 1

System or government ruled by a monarch who’s powers are limited

Question 2

What is a superpower

Answer 2

A country with a dominating power or influence

Question 3

What was the first aim of Italian foreign policy

Answer 3

Gain EQUAL STATUS with other European powers

Question 4

What was the second aim of Italian foreign policy

Answer 4

Settle the issue of Italian Irredenta (unredeemed Italy).

Settling the fate of territory in the north east where people spoke Italian but were under Austrian rule.

These lands included the South Tyrol, Trentino, Istria, Fiume, Trieste and parts of Dalmatia.

Trentino in particular worried Italians as Austria-Hungary could use it as a base for attack

Question 5

What was the third aim of Italian foreign policy

Answer 5

Become an imperial power and gain colonies.

Important for accessing raw materials and new markets for goods.

Industrialists and those involved in trade supported grandezza (a drive for colonies)

Question 6

What was the fourth aim of Italian foreign policy

Answer 6

Italy needed for living space as the country was over populated. This would hopefully stope people emigrating.