Giolitti's government in 1911 Flashcards
What was Giolitti known as?
The master of transformismo.
What was his contribution to politics?
He was PM 5 times. He advocated and created a system of politics in which a flexible and accommodating coalition of main parties worked together, meaning extremist parties were isolated and could not gain influence.
What were some of his reforms?
Railways in the south were improved. Child labour was prohibited Women working capped at 11hrs Compulsory rest day Established a maternity fund.
Why were there so many strikes under Giolitti?
Socialists believed that the government was not doing enough to end end the class divide. Protests and riots broke out over the price of bread and double concerning higher wages
How Giolliti and the Catholic Church both relate to each other?
They both hated socialism and were both threaten by it. The Pope allowed Catholics to vote for the purpose of preventing socialists winning seats.
What did nationalists believe?
They believed that Italy should have an aggressive foreign policy, in a zero tolerance policy of socialism and completely opposed to the Liberal system.
How did nationalist influence Giolliti?
He caved to nationalist pressures in 1911 when he consented to the invasion of Libya.
