Political structure of Italy from 1861-1922
Beginning End
At the beginning there was no significant
strengthening of nationalism, rather a rise Post WW1 caused a rise of nationalism due
Strength of nationalism in socialism. Main one was the gain of to the loss of lives and the discontent
Rome = full unification. Socialism = making people felt with the government
country better
Became more successful towards the end,
but the involvement in WW1 caused
Did make some military gains but also
discontent with the government as the
failed to gain territories. When there was a
Success/failure of foreign policy people had experienced the loss of life and
loss of territory or a failure in battle,
the division of AH after the war (self-
discontent with the government rose.
determination) meant that Italy could not
gain significant territory
Social unrest on the left side of the political Discontent with the liberal government
spectrum, particularly with the poorer resulted in the progression and increase in
Discontent with government
classes= want for social reforms as there popularity for extremist parties- socialism
was a lot of poverty evolved into fascism.
Contentious as to whether Italy should join Did not make major gains at the Treaty of
Impact of WW1 the war. Promised major gains if they joined Versailles and Mussolini gains support from
the war disgruntled ex-soldiers
Fascist party get into power by playing on
the fear of people. Strong government in a
Nature of fascism N/A
time of weakness means they gain support
which increases a sense of nationalism
Beginning End
At the beginning there was no significant
strengthening of nationalism, rather a rise Post WW1 caused a rise of nationalism due
Strength of nationalism in socialism. Main one was the gain of to the loss of lives and the discontent
Rome = full unification. Socialism = making people felt with the government
country better
Became more successful towards the end,
but the involvement in WW1 caused
Did make some military gains but also
discontent with the government as the
failed to gain territories. When there was a
Success/failure of foreign policy people had experienced the loss of life and
loss of territory or a failure in battle,
the division of AH after the war (self-
discontent with the government rose.
determination) meant that Italy could not
gain significant territory
Social unrest on the left side of the political Discontent with the liberal government
spectrum, particularly with the poorer resulted in the progression and increase in
Discontent with government
classes= want for social reforms as there popularity for extremist parties- socialism
was a lot of poverty evolved into fascism.
Contentious as to whether Italy should join Did not make major gains at the Treaty of
Impact of WW1 the war. Promised major gains if they joined Versailles and Mussolini gains support from
the war disgruntled ex-soldiers
Fascist party get into power by playing on
the fear of people. Strong government in a
Nature of fascism N/A
time of weakness means they gain support
which increases a sense of nationalism
