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2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945

Giolitti and the Gentiloni Pact

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Recall questions on Giolitti's dominance from 1903, Giolittianism and his attempt to absorb socialists and Catholics, his social reforms and handling of strikes, the franchise reform of 1912, southern elections and the Gentiloni Pact.

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How was Giolitti's electoral manipulation particularly evident in the South?

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  1. 1

    Who dominated Italian politics between 1903 and 1914, and how many terms did he serve as Prime Minister?

    Model answer

    Giovanni Giolitti dominated Italian politics, serving three separate terms as Prime Minister during this period (1903–05, 1906–09 and 1911–14).

  2. 2

    What does the term 'Giolittianism' refer to?

    Model answer

    Giolitti's pragmatic style of government, combining limited social reform with manipulation of elections and co-option of opponents.

  3. 3

    Which political groups did Giolitti attempt to integrate into the liberal system, and why?

    Model answer

    He attempted to integrate moderate socialists and Catholics to broaden the base of support for liberal Italy.

  4. 4

    Name three social reforms introduced by Giolitti.

    Model answer

    Accident insurance, restrictions on child and female labour, and public works programmes.

  5. 5

    How did Giolitti's approach to industrial disputes differ from previous governments?

    Model answer

    He adopted a more neutral stance towards strikes, allowing workers to organise rather than using automatic military repression.

  6. 6

    What were the terms of Giolitti's 1912 franchise extension, and how did it change the size of the electorate?

    Model answer

    It extended the vote to all males over 30 and to males over 21 who were literate or had completed military service, increasing the electorate from 3 million to 8.5 million.

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