Crisis Of Liberal Italy Key Events Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Battle of Adwa (Abyssinia)
A
1896
Humiliating defeat
Discredits liberal gov and fuels nationalism
2
Q
Giolitti’s time in office
A
1903-1914
tried to stabilisie Italy with reform
Failed to unite society
3
Q
Invasion of Libya
A
1911
Temporary success
Causes economic strain and stirs socialist opposition
4
Q
Treaty of London signed
A
May 1915
Italy promises to join WW1 on side of the allies for territorial gains
