5. Giolittis Administration Flashcards
1
Q
How many terms did Giolitti do?
A
Four
2
Q
When was Giolittis second term?
A
1903-03
3
Q
What did Giolitti achieve on his second term?
A
- formed another coalition government
- introduced workers rights:
I.e. sick pay, pensions, financial support - co-opted with left unions
4
Q
When was Giolittis third government
A
1906-09
5
Q
What did Giolitti achieve in his third government?
A
- decreased tax from 5%- 3.5%
- tried to sign a treaty with the socialist party, but Turati refused
- more public money went towards railways and industry
- favoured moderate reform
6
Q
When was Giolittis fourth term
A
1911-1914
7
Q
Outline Giolittis fourth term
A
- more socialist cooperation
- expanded national insurance
- expanded electorate from 2m to 8m
- damaged economy over Libyan war (expenditure reached 1.3b)
- 1913 Gentilini pact:
Pope lifted ban on voting in return for government funding catholic schools
8
Q
Why was Giolitti condemned as a minister
A
- criticised for his lack of patriotism
- lack of direction in red Week
- he feared communism and so tolerated fascism
