Growing Changes to Liberal Dominance 1896-1915 Flashcards
What happened to the Banks?
the Bank Banca Romana issued banknotes on behalf of the Italian State. On it’s collapse it was revealed it had printed 60 million lire illegally for its own use
Where politicians caught up in the Banca Romana Scandal?
Francesco Crispi - 55,000 lire
Giolitti - 60,000 Lire
They had borrowed this money and it caused further reputation damage
What did the economic depression cause?
Protests and Public disorder. Opposition politcal groups banned and critical newspapers censored
What happened to Siciliy?
Brought under military rule by the Crispi government. 40,000 troops sent to restore order.
When was Eritrea seized?
1890
What happened in Abysinnia and the Battle of Adowa?
March 1896. Italian army defeated leaving 5000 Italian soldiers dead.
Why did Crispi leave office?
Humiliation at Addowa
What reform was introduced in 1881?
Allowed 2 million Italians to vote
What two groups were at the Genoa Conference of 1892?
Socialist who wanted revolutionary strikes
Socialists who wanted to get involved in politics and have no strikes
What did the moderate group become?
The PSI in 1895
What was the newspaper called that was ran by the PSI?
Avanti!
How many seats did the PSI gain in the election in 1900?
32
How many votes did the PSI get in the 1900 election?
200,000
What demands did the PSI have?
universal male suffrage
eight hour working day
income tax
womens rights
What was the Church afraid of by 1890s?
Rise of socialism as it challenged traditional societal order
