Depretis Era (1876-1887) Flashcards
When was the Coppino Law passed?
1877
What was the Coppino Law?
-made education for 6-9y/os COMPULSORY
When did Depretis outlaw the grist tax on corn?
1879
What was the aim of the 1877 Coppino Law?
(1) to foster a sense of national identity
(2) to catch up w/ European standards
(3) to combat illiteracy
Penal laws
- the abolition of imprisonment for debt
- a limited right to strike
1882 Electoral Law
- amount of property and education needed was REDUCED
- age qualification lowered from 25 to 21
- the literacy requirement still REMAINED- penalised the S
Impact of the 1882 Electoral Law
Increased the electorate from 1/2M to 2M(only 7% of pop)
Depretis took some steps to reduce corruption but…
why try to eradicate a system that benefits him.
Who died in 1878?
Both Pope Pius IX and VE2.
Why did VE2 cause friction?
Chose to adopt his HoS title instead of being VE1, 1st KoI.
Who succeeded Pope Pius IX?
Leo XIII
What was Pope Leo XIII dubbed?
the “working man’s Pope” as showed some interest in the WCs BUT was fearful of Socialism.
What was transformismo?
Used to ensure that govts maintained a maj. in the CoD by:
(1) entering into deals
(2) agreeing compromises
(3) manipulating pol factions to sustain coalitions.
Govt reshuffles occurred regularly.
What was Depretis known to do in politics?
he’d purposely provoke govt crises in order to reshuffle his cabinet & remove unwanted ministers.
What did Depretis use his pol skills for?
Avoiding problems rather than solving them.
