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.
