Enemies of the state Flashcards
Describe how socialist support manifested itself in Italy
It was broad based but fragmented into smaller parts
Who were syndicalsists?
A socialist group who believed in revolution over moderation. They sought the support of the working class. Their ideas tended to exist more in theory than reality
Who were the mimimalists?
A socialist group who favoured moderation and parliamentary reform over revolution
Why were there Christian sects of socialism?
Because some people believe Jesus was an early socialist
List some socialist goals
- Extension of the franchise to all men and women
- Religious equality
- A more humane penal system
- 8 hour working day
- Pensions
- Accident insurance
- Free school meals
What did the socialists want to do to make the deputies less prone to bribery?
Pay them more
How were socialists a threat to the state?
- Condemned the current regime as exploiting workers
- Highlighted how worker rights compared unfavourably with the rest of Europe
- Armies often had to be employed to combat socialist groups
- Accused the liberals of failing to solve poverty and squandering money on imperial attempts
- Socialist trade groups grew with industrial expansion
- They argued unions should strive to create a union-organised society
What does irredenta mean?
The Italian word for unredeemed
Who were the irridentists?
A group who felt entitled to Austrian-owned Italian land. They refer to it as the ‘lost land’ and believe it is Italy’s destiny to take it back
What was the ultimate end-goal for the irridentists?
For Italy to become a great European imperial power that is respected abroad
How were the irridentists a threat to the government?
They could push the government into wars by making them look weak for refusing to do so
What was the futurist philosophy?
Rejects the idea that the main aim of life is to be comfortable. Believed life should instead be about art, literature, conflict, war and violence
What did the futurists aim to do?
Build Italians’ character and sweep away conservative values through war. Thought the classes could be united through war
Why did the futurists pose a threat to the state?
They had the potential to spark violence and make the government look weak
Who were the anarchists?
A group who advocated for absolute freedom, perhaps to the point of a violent overthrow of government
