Foreign Policy

Question 0

When and what was Fiume?

Answer 0

1924
Mussolini persuaded the Yugoslavian gov to accept annexation of Fiume in the treaty of Rome Jan 1924. This would establish order there.

Question 1

When and what was Corfu?

Answer 1

1923
Greece didn’t financially compensate Italy for death of Italian soldiers so Mussolini bombarded Corfu, killing civilians and occupying it.

Question 2

When and what was Locarno?

Answer 2

1925

Agreement which recognised the borders between Germany, France and Belgium. Mussolini acted as a mediator.

Question 3

When was Dolfuss killed and what was the result?

Answer 3

July 1934 - assassinated by Austrian Nazis

Mussolini used it to show Italian commitment to protect Austria by military force if necessary.

Question 4

What and when was the Stresa Front?

Answer 4

April 1935
Britain, France and Italy agreed to join against the German threat. In reality it didn’t bring them closer together. (E.g. Anglo German naval treaty)

Question 5

When and what was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

Answer 5

1928
Italy, Britain, France and Germany agreed to settle disputes peacefully and condemn war. Mussolini didn’t really agree and wanted to prepare for war.