Key problems facing Italy in the early part of the 20th century Flashcards
Why had leaders struggled to create an identity for Italy?
Italy had only become a nation in 1861 and fully unified in 1870
What were the leaders intentions to do with a ‘new Italy’?
Unite its citizens and encourage a sense of shared patriotism
What are examples of Italy being divided?
. Not unified by language
. Most Italians could not speak Piedmont dialect - could not understand King Victor Emmanuel
Why were the events of 29 July 1900 important in showing Italy’s division?
King Umberto 1 had been assassinated by an Italian anarchist who wanted to avenge the protestors - showed how political and economic turmoil threatened to tear Italy apart
Why were the events of May 1898 important in creating dislike for the Italian political system?
Due to growing economic problems, 100 protestors protested but were brutally met by government crack down resulted in them being killed
