Aftermath And Legacy Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Italys transition to a republic in 1946
A
June 2, 1946- national referendum held
End of WW2 + fall of Mussolini’s fascist regime
Referendum- choice between monarchy + republic
Majority voted to abolish the monarchy
King Umberto 2nd went into exile
Italy became a democratic republic
Election of a constitute assembly to draft a new constitution
2
Q
Impact of fascism on Italian society + post-war politics
A
Fascism enforced nationalism, repression, and propaganda
Suppression dissent + civil liberties
Left mixed economic legacy
Post war Italy saw anti-fascist political rise + democracy
Fascism deeply shaped Italys political culture + memory
