Invasion of Libya + Franchise extension Flashcards
Up to invasion of Libya and Giolitti's resignition
When was Libya invaded?
1911
What was the Italians reactions to the invasion?
greeted with an outpouring of national enthusiasm
How many troops were committed to the invasion of Libya?
70,000
Who did the war increase support for instead?
ANI
What did the ANI take credit for?
took credit for the policy
How did the ANI take advantage of the dislike for Giolitti?
- claimed the handling of the war was mismanaged
- (3,500 dead cost of 1.3mil lire)
How did Giolitti lose support of the PSI?
PSI argued that Italy’s wealth had been wasted on foreign campaigns
What did Giolitti do regarding the vote?
expanded it to all men who fought in the war + all men could vote over 30
What did the extended franchise mean?
70% of the electorate were illterate
What did the 1913 election show?
Giolitti losing popularity, loss 71 seats from the 1909 election
How many seats did the PSI have?
20%
What were the conservative peasants now voting for?
Catholic party rather than liberals
Why was transformissmo impossible by 1914?
Socialists and nationalists would not work for a government that was making concessions to the Catholics
When did Giolitti resign?
21 March 1914
Why did Giolitti resign?
- socialists and radicals withdrew their support for his coalition government
- extending franchise lead to Catholics and Nationalists gaining support
