The Liberal State, c1911-18 - Giolitti's Government, Socialists, Catholic Church and Nationalists Flashcards
Who did Giolitti target to join his coalition?
Moderate Socialist Deputies.
Were the Socialists successful in elections?
Yes, very- the Italian Socialist Party (PSI) won about 20% of the vote in 1909.
What did the Socialists popularity mean for Giolitti?
That it was important for Giolitti to include them.
Did the rest of the Socialists approve of the Moderate Socialist Deputies.collaborating with Giolitti?
No- they were heavily criticised from within their own party.
Apart from the Moderate Socialist Deputies, were the Socialists ever absorbed into Giolitti’s coalitions?
No
Why were the Socialists never absorbed into Giolitti’s coalitions?
- Police repression made it difficult for them to compromise with the state
- The Socialists were divided and the wider Socialist movement was much less prepared to engage with Giolitti than the politicians.
- Many Socialists believed Giolitti’s reforms were aimed at avoiding political instability rather than helping the people.
Did Giolitti appeal to the Catholic vote?
Yes- and was the first Liberal to do so.
What did Giolitti see the Catholics as?
A balance to the Socialists.
In what election did the Pope swing his support behind Giolitti?
1913 elections
Why was it good that Giolitti had the support of the Catholics?
Because the Catholic vote was potentially huge.
Why was the alliance between Giolitti and the Catholic Church not a stable, nor permanent one?
Because he was wary of the alliance as he didn’t want to make promises he couldn’t deliver- such as the return of territory to the Vatican.
When was the first Nationalist party set up?
1910
By when did the Nationalists have huge support?
1914.
Were the Nationalists in support of Giolitti?
No- in fact, it was the movement mmst opposed to Giolitti’s policies and methods.
What did the Nationalists hate most about Giolitti?
His foreign policy.
