Foreign policy, extension of franchise and Giolitti resigniton Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Why did Giolitti invade Libya in 1911?
A
Did it as a way of uniting the Italian people behind the government by gaining both support of the CC and ANI
- CC had financial interest in Libya
2
Q
How did the Italian people first react to the invasion?
A
- greeted by an outpour of national enthusiasm
- 70,000 troops were committed to the invasion
3
Q
When was the invasion of Libya?
A
29 September 1911
4
Q
How did the invasion affect relationship between the ANI and Giolitti?
A
- Did not help Giolitti absorb the ANI
- Increased support for the ANI
- ANI capitalised the dislike of Giolitti saying that he mismanaged the war and led to a huge loss of life
5
Q
How many Italians died and what was the cost of the invasion?
A
- 3,500 Italians died
- Cost 1.3million lire
6
Q
How did the invasion affect the relationship between the PSI and Giolitti?
A
- PCI claimed that Giolitti wasted money on foreign campaigns
7
Q
Why did Giolitti resign as PM?
A
- Socialists and radicals withdrew their support from his coalition govts
- Extending franchise meant that nationalists and Catholics got the most support
8
Q
Who replaced Giolitti?
A
Salandra
9
Q
What percentage of votes did the PSI gain in the 1913 election?
A
20%
