What Were The Key Problems Facing Italy In The Early 20th Century Flashcards
What year did Italy celebrate the 50th anniversary of unification?
1911
What was the primary event that marked the celebration of Italian unification in 1911?
International Industrial Fair in Turin
Who was the prime minister of Italy in 1911?
Giovanni Giolitti
What was the impact of the First World War on Italy?
Significant political and social changes, leading to instability
What was the political ideology that gained traction among young intellectuals in late 19th century Italy?
Anarchism
What does the term ‘Risorgimento’ refer to?
The unification of Italy
What was the significance of the assassination of King Umberto I in 1900?
It highlighted the political turmoil and unrest in Italy
Fill in the blank: The idea of a united Italian nation was often undermined by _______.
campanilismo
What was the result of the first elections under the new suffrage law in Italy in 1913?
Gains for socialists, radicals, Catholics, and nationalists
True or False: The Catholic Church actively supported the celebrations of Italian unification in 1911.
False
What was one of the main challenges Italy faced in terms of national identity after unification?
Linguistic diversity with 99% speaking regional dialects
What was the political system in Italy characterized by during the early 20th century?
Instability and fragmentation
What event marked the beginning of Italy’s involvement in the First World War?
Italy’s declaration of war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire on 25 May 1915
Who succeeded Antonio Salandra as prime minister after his resignation in 1916?
Paolo Boselli
Fill in the blank: Massimo d’Azeglio famously stated, ‘We have made Italy. Now we must make _______.’
Italians
What was one of the key issues that plagued Italy’s political system in the early 20th century?
Economic problems and political unrest
What was the outcome of the First World War for Italy in terms of territorial gains?
Italy emerged victorious against the Austro-Hungarian Empire
What major political shift occurred when revolutionaries took control of the PSI in July 1912?
Increased radicalization within the socialist movement
True or False: The official language ‘Italian’ was widely spoken by the majority of the population in 1911.
False
What was the reaction of the Italian government to the protests in May 1898?
Brutal crackdown resulting in 100 deaths
What did Giovanni Giolitti aim to achieve with his program in 1911?
Inspire Italian nationalism and unite diverse groups
What was the major military campaign launched by Austrian forces against Italy in October 1917?
Campaign at Caporetto
Fill in the blank: Italy’s political fragmentation was deeply rooted in its _______ history.
Medieval
