Political developments, 1919 Flashcards

1
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What did Nitti introduce that he thought would weaken support for extreme political parties?

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  • Proportional representation
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What was the result of the adoption of universal suffrage and proportional representation?

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  • Emergence of two mass parties: SPI and PPI
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3
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How were the PSI strong?

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  • Grew to be a mass party
  • Italian Socialists won elections in many town councils - controlled taxes and services
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4
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Why were the PSI weak?

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  • Divided between Socialist trade unions and councils - often failed to work together effectively
  • Lacked a leader that could unify them
  • Lacked an effective strategy to keep political power
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5
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How did the Socialists help Mussolini gain support for his Fascist party?

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  • Prepared to adopt violent tactics to achieve their aims - action attracted supporters
  • Also encouraged other Italians to support more extreme political groups
  • Mussolini exploited fears regarding socialism - to gain supporters
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6
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What were the results of the November 1919 elections?

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  • Saw the PSI and the PPI become the two most powerful parties - 156 and 100 Deputies
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7
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What was the turnout for Liberals and right-wing groups?

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  • Giolitti won 91 seats
  • Right-wing won 23
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8
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What were the November 1919 elections the beginning of?

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  • An end for the Liberal State
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9
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What problem did the Liberal government have?

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  • Deeply divided after the First World War
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