The Crisis Of Liberal Italy (c.1900-1915)

Question 1

What were the main challenges facing Italy after unification?

Answer 1

North/South divide
Weak economy
Limited democracy
Anticlericalism
Political corruption
Lack of identity

Question 2

What was Giolittianism?

Answer 2

Giolitti’s policy of trying to incorporate socialism, the Chruch, and nationalists into the Liberal system using reform and compromise.

Question 3

What challenges did new political movements pose to the Liberal state?

Answer 3

Socialists, anarchists, and nationalists gained support, threatening liberal dominance and social cohesion.

Question 4

What was Italys foreign policy like before WW1?

Answer 4

Focused on gaining great power status through the Triple alliance and colonial ambitions in Abyssinia and Libya.