Postwar/Modern Flashcards
Describe Italy today
G7 member, high tourism, high economic gap, birth rate decreasing
What happened when Italy became a republic?
The king and all male relations were expelled from Italian territory, take down monarchy
What does the current political setup of Italy look like?
Prime minister and president, president has practically no power
Who is Andreotti?
“The devil”, Christian Democrats, prime minister seven times
Who is Aldo Moro?
Prime minister, Christian Democrat, architect of the “Historic Compromise”, kidnapped/killed by red brigades
What was the historic compromise?
A political accommodation between the Christian Democrats and the communists created by Aldo Moro
Who is Berlusconi and what enabled his rise to power?
Prime minister, bought the media, bad for the economy/good for the 1%
Who is Giorgia Meloni and what are some of her beliefs and what party is she a part of?
Current prime minister, Brother of Italy party, anti-immigrant, conservative
What impact did neorealism have on worldwide Italian opinion?
Part of WWII rebranding, redemption of fascist past
What is current Italian opinion on fascism?
No mainstream narrative, some people still idolize Mussolini, lack of Nuremberg trials
What are some things Berlusconi did as prime minister?
Controlled the media, left some things out, sponsored anthem about himself, introduced Mussolini as fun
Describe Mussolini’s hometown currently
Predappio, family’s crypt, town revolves around Mussolini, fascist museum being placed here
What is the EUR district and what are some details about it?
A suburb made by Mussolini with many fascist architecture: square colosseum, “spirit of fascism” statue, carved fascist story (Mussolini defaced, then fixed)
Who is Italy’s current president?
Sergio Mattarella
Describe how the Pontine Marshes came about and how it’s relevant to fascism
Malarial marshy lands –> fascist settled –> settlers given “starter kit” –> agricultural area
Mussolini is still well remembered and portrayed in the landscape
