The significance of victory Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What did Orlando believe victory would surmount to?
A
Strengthen and improve negotiations
2
Q
What did winning the war do for the nationalists?
A
It gave them a sense of glory which was achieved through unity
3
Q
Despite Italy’s victory it actually…
A
Proved difficult to see what they had actually won - Italy had suffered 650,000 casualties
4
Q
What is evidence of division after Italy’s victory?
A
. The economy was even more distorted between the north and south
. Great division between those who backed the war and those who had not
5
Q
Why were people displeased with the government after the war?
A
. Gov made promises to peasants to boost morale
. Returning soldiers wanted compensation for their sacrifice - increased dislike for their failure to meet promises
