Giolitti and the Socialists

Question 1

How is industrialisation related to a growth in Socialism?

Answer 1

Socialism grew because of a greater mixing of Italians that led to increased literacy, education, and an awareness of political engagement.

Question 2

How would the PSI politicians spread the message of their cause?

Answer 2

They would take their message to the poor by holding debates and discussions in café’s and bars, which promoted education as a means of political challenge. As opposed to how the liberal politicians who would rarely have contact with the lower classes.

Question 3

How did Giolitti believe he could deal with the socialists

Answer 3

Through transformismo and social reforms

Question 30

Why did Giolitti find it difficult to win over the whole PSI

Answer 30

Because of the socialist Split. The reformist Socialists were willing to work with Giolitti, while the maximalists weren’t.

Question 30

What were some of Giolitti’s social reforms for the Socialists

Answer 30

Compulsory accident insurance in industrial work and a non - compulsory national insurance fund for health and old age

Question 30

Why did the Maximalists not work with Giolitti

Answer 30

Maximalists believed in revolutionary change and a violent overthrow of the government.