Post war Italy Flashcards
Which Democratic party embraced conservatives, Catholics and moderate socialists?
The ‘Christian Democratic Party’. - Jonathan
Name the two left-wing parties that could have formed a coalition - with a majority - in the 1919 election?
The PSI and the PPI had the opportunity to form a coalition govt. with a majority but refused to work together. - Jonathan
What socialist tactic worked against them and gave rise to the Fascist Movement?
The Socialists threatened revolution, which wasn’t feasible at the time due to lack of organisation - didn’t stop the fear though. - Jonathan
How many seats did Mussolini and his ‘Movement’ gain in the 1919 Election?
None, this made Mussolini consider emigrating. - Jonathan
Which declining party championed Mazzini’s ideas about true democracy?
The Italian Republic Party. - Jonathan
Apart from Fascists, name another ‘Movement’ in Post-War Politics>
Political Futurist Party. - Jonathan
What two parties got the most votes in the 1919 elections?
PSI (socialists) and PPI (Catholics) - Hugo
What stopped the PSI or PPI getting into power?
They did not cooperate meaning they could not get a majority - Hugo
How many seats could the PSI and PPI got if they worked together?
257, a majority - Hugo
Was Giolitti able to get the co-operation of the PSI or PPI?
Just like at the start of the war Giolitti was unable to gain the co-operation of the PSI or PPI - Hugo
Was the PSI split in their views?
Yes, the socialists were split between the reformers and the revolutionaries - Hugo
How long did D’Annunzio occupy Fiume for?
Over a year.
-Aleks
What kinds of ‘rituals’ were developed by D’Annunzio, which Mussolini would later adopt?
The balcony adress, roman salute, dramatic dialogue, Achilles’ cry etc.
-Aleks
Who did D’Annunzio head to Fiume with? How many lorries did he have?
A small band of desserters and some 30 lorries.
-Aleks
Why did D’Annunzio set about at laying down a new italian fronter in Fiume?
He was hoping to settle a long-standing dispute. He thought that Fiume was mostly Italian and had been torn away from Italy by jealous allies.
How many shots did it take to finally get rid of him?
2 shots and by the end of the week he finally trooped his force out of Fiume.
-Aleks
