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Part E: Italy, 1815–1939
The growth of nationalism in 19th century Italy leading to the overcoming of obstacles to unification of the nation by 1871, and the development of extreme nationalism after 1918.
Themes: nationalism, authority and conflict
Key issues and description of content
1 An evaluation of the reasons for the growth of nationalism in Italy, 1815–50.
- cultural factors
- economic factors
- military weakness
- effects of the French Revolution and Napoleonic
- resentment of Austria
2 An assessment of the extent of the growth of nationalism in Italy, up to 1850.
- supporters of nationalism
- opponents of nationalism
- Italian rulers
- position of the Papacy
- the failures of the revolutions of 1848
3 An evaluation of the obstacles to Italian unification, 1815–50.
- economic and cultural differences
- political differences among the nationalists
- dominant position of Austria
- Italian rulers
- indifference of the masses
4 An evaluation of the reasons why unification was achieved in Italy, by 1870.
- rise of Piedmont
- role of Cavour
- role of Garibaldi
- decline of Austria
- attitudes and actions of foreign powers
5 An evaluation of the reasons why the Fascists achieved power in Italy, 1919–25.
- weaknesses of Italian governments
- resentment of the Peace Settlement
- appeal of Mussolini and the Fascists
- social and economic divisions
- weaknesses and mistakes of opponents
6 An evaluation of the reasons why the Fascists were able to stay in power, 1922–39.
- establishment of the Fascist state
- fear and intimidation
- propaganda
- foreign policy
- economic and social policies
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