Italy in 1922 (FP) Flashcards
1
Q
What position did Italy hold in Europe?
A
A secure one but unable to exert a great deal of influence, either militarily or diplomatically :(
2
Q
How had the potential threat to her N frontiers been removed?
A
1) By the friendship w/ France
2) the dismemberment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
3) she had no powerful enemies
3
Q
Who were the dominant powers of Europe?
A
Britain and France
4
Q
Why were they the dominant powers of Europe?
A
- they guaranteed the ToV settlement
- their colonies dominated Africa
- their fleets controlled the Med
5
Q
Where was France consolidating her economic and political power?
A
E. & C. Europe, including the Balkans.
6
Q
Why was it hard to change the European status quo?
A
- required the consent of Britain & France (the very countries that benefited from the current status quo)
- in the absence of a strong Germany to counterbalance their influence, smaller powers had few means of extracting concessions.
7
Q
What did this power balance mean for Italy?
A
Would have to move carefully
8
Q
How did Italy learn this lesson?
A
In BM’s first foray into European affairs- Corfu Crisis 1923
