Revise Liberal Italy Flashcards
what did the socialist party split into ?
Maximalists and minimalists - PCI from PSI
How many Italians could initially vote
620,000
Which land did the Italians want back ?
Irredenta - the Dalmatian coastline
What did Mezzorgiarno mean ?
Hot sun that made the southern land infertile
what artistic movement supported the nationalists ?
The Futurists - Marinetti and D’Annunzio
What year was the failed battle of Adowa ?
1896
What did the pope claim to be, following the annexation of the papal states ?
A prisoner of the vatican
Where were most socialists located ?
Northern industrial cities
What was transformismo
the corrupt practice of politicians exchanging favours
Which territory was claimed but never captured ?
Libya - they were unable to stop the guerrilla fighters
What % of Italians relied on agriculture ?
35%
When was King Umberto eventually assassinated ?
1900
What year was Eritrea taken ?
1890
What year did the pope lift the ban on Catholics voting ?
1896
Which three prime ministers are most associated with liberal Italy ?
Giolitti, Crispi, Depretis
