Factors Promoting/limiting Unity By 1871 Flashcards
How did the monarchy promote unity?
Needed parliamentary approval for new taxes, constitutional monarchy, figurehead
Who were the Carabinieri?
Military police, provided stability along 18000 local police
How large was the civil service
30000 bureaucrats
How large was the army?
15000 officers, 215000 soldiers, 2 million reserves
How did army promote unity?
Recruits from all over Italy, guarantor of security
How was Italy organised?
69 provinces each with prefect in charge.
What was main southern industry?
Agriculture- fruit and olives being exported.
Issues with southern industry.
Removal of tarrifs, Power lack of water (north had rivers from alps)
What was tax money mainly used for?
Public works/military in north
What were infant mortality rates in 1871?
22.7% died before 1st birthday, 50% before 5th.
How many Italians emigrated in 1871?
120000
What did law of guarantees give Pope?
3225000 lire a year, own postal service, full religious powers.
Why did Pius ignore the law?
It came from a government he didn’t recognise.
What did all major powers do?
Recognised seizure of Rome, sent representatives to new Quirinale Palace.
How many courts in Rome?
2
