Booklet 4: Was Italy Unified in 1871? Flashcards
By 1870, what did VE II symbolise?
The stability of the new state, but because he was Piedmontese was considered a foreigner
Where was the army used extensively in the 1860s and why?
The south, Brigands war
How many soldiers in the army were Piedmontese?
2/3
Where were most of the civil servants from?
Piedmont
What was the country divided into?
69 provinces
Up until unification, what was industry in the south protected by?
Tariffs, unification led to the removal of these tariffs
What did the removal of tariffs in the south result in?
Collapse of industries and it was now in competition with northern counterparts
What was the mortality rate of children?
22% of children died before their 1st birthday, 50% before their 5th
How many Italians emigrated in 1871?
120,000
What did unification also bring for citizens?
High levels of taxation
What did the government use revenue from taxation for?
Investment in public works, land reclamation, and the military
Where did the majority of investments go?
The north
What was the pope given?
A degree of sovereignty, allowed his own postal service, granted status of a monarch, representatives given full diplomatic status, 3.3million lire a year compensation for loss of temporal lands
What did the pope still do?
Stood against Italy and liberalism and modernity
