Opposition in fascist Italy Flashcards
When and where was the anti fascist concentration established
In Paris in 1927
Who was the anti fascist concentration comprised of
Many socialists and some liberals
What did the anti fascist concentration concentrate on doing?
Informing Europeans of the evils of fascism via conferences and journals
What happened to the anti fascist concentration in 1934?
It dissolved itself as it was losing support to the more radical GL and communist organisations
What did many major politicians begin to do after 1924?
Leave Italy and work against the fascists in exile
What were political exiles known as?
Fuorusciti
What did the fuorusciti do
- Publicised the horrors of fascism abroad
- Smuggled anti-fascist literature into Italy
- Planned for the overthrow of fascism
Why were the fuorusciti not that much of a threat?
Because they performed their work outside of Italy
What was the name of the communist newspaper that survived illegally?
L’Unita
How many communist party members were there?
2,000-8,000
What success did the communist party enjoy?
They had some success in the north in infiltrating factories and trade unions to kickstart strikes and demonstrations
What made the communist party more supported in the 1930s?
The great depression and more popular policies
What did the communist party have a major role in from 1943?
The resistance movement in the north
What did the Catholic church oppose in 1938?
Racist decrees
Why was there always some opposition from within the PNF?
It was a diverse movement inherited by radicals
