Franco Crispi (1887-96) Flashcards
“the monarchy unites us…
“…; the republic would divide us”- Crispi
What was he blighted by?
scandal that he was a bigamist.
Which German chancellor did he admire and consult for advice?
von Bismarck
When was the Communal & Provincial Administration Law passed?
1888
What was the Communal & Provincial Administration Law?
A communal law that gave the regions a greater degree of self govt and reduced the level of govt interference in local affairs.
What are tariffs?
duties imposed on imported goods.
What were Crispi’s domestic policies?
- introduced a measure to improve levels of sanitation & hygiene that helped to improve public health.
- liberalised the penal code.
- attempted to heal the breach w/ Papacy- came to nothing.
What did his last years of office coincide with?
a severe economic recession.
How did Crispi respond to the increased disorder?
passed a decree that STRENGTHENED & EXTENDED the powers of PM.
This gave him total responsibility for DP & FP.
Bans criticism of him (CENSORSHIP)
IRONIC: man who starts off as a liberal becomes an autocrat.
Why does Crispi resign?
1896 BoAdowa humiliation
What was the 1893 Banca Romana crisis?
bank had previously acquired right to issue its own bank notes- 60M lire had been issued illegally w/o official sanction.
Bank collapsed.
Had made unofficial interest free loans to leading politicians.
How much did Crispi and GG borrow?
C: 60k
GG:55k
What was the average income for an Italian?
2k p/a
What did Banca Romana crisis expose?
CORRUPTION- SLEAZE- politicians thriving when people are suffering due to a situation created by politicians.
How did the economic recession begin?
LI began to face severe overseas competition. Imports of grain from US and cheap cotton from Far East had an adverse effect on=
1) Italian agriculture
2) Textile industry
Landowners and manufacturers demanded GOVT ACTION.
