Mussolini's battles for . . . Flashcards
What was the value of the Lira by 1927 ?
150 to the £1
What year did Italy begin land reclamation ?
1928
Whats Italian for motorway ?
Autostrada
What did he promise would be the outcome of the battle for grain ?
‘liberate Italy from the slavery of foreign grain’
Why did Mussolini want to reduce inflation?
to improve currency stability
What % of land reclamation was completed ?
58%
What % of the market was owned by FIAT ?
80%
When did Mussolini announce the battle for grain ?
July 1924
What did Mussolini revalue the lira at ?
90 - £1
Name the major marsh that was reclaimed ?
the Pontine marshes
Which transport route included the worlds largest tunnel ?
Florence - Bologna
Name one aims of the battle for grain
boost cereal, make Italy a major power, lower grain imports
How did he reduce foreign imports of bread ?
He increased tariffs by 12%
Between 1931-1940 what % did agriculture output fall to ?
29%
What year was the IRI founded ?
1933
Which export crops were neglected ?
olives , fruit, veg
What reduced Italy’s tourist income ?
Export prices
1928-1938 how many hectares of land were reclaimed ?
80,000
How many km of train track were electrified ?
5000 km
How was Mussolini pictured during the battle for grain
topless - PHWOAARR !!!
When was the battle for lira launched ?
1926
How many irrigation schemes were completed ?
1 / 3
Name one of the two major ocean liners produced ?
the Count of Savoy and the Rex
Which crop increased by 50%
wheat
How much did exports fall between 1926-1930
49%
What % of land reclaimed was in the north
75%
What effect did the battle for grain have on land ?
it ruined the farmland through intensive farming
How much land was reclaimed according to official propaganda ?
1/6 the size of Italy
When did inflation begin climbing ?
from 1925 onwards
What was the largest weakness in the new transport system ?
the south was neglected
Grants were given to farmers to buy ?
machinery and fertilisers
