Before the Boom
How It happened
Economy After the Boom
Society and family Life After the Boom
Fun Facts
100
How did Italy's economy change after WWI
strained economy and resources
100
What was the name of the Plan the United States set in place to help Italy after WW2
Marshall Plan
100
Did industrialization in Italy occur primarily in Northern Italy or Southern Italy?
Northern Italy.
100
What were two consumer goods that were popularized after the economic boom?
All correct answers: Telephone, Washing machine, T.V., Automobiles
100
What three colors make up the Italian flag?
Red, green, and white.
200
Who led the Fascist Movement?
Benito Mussolini
200
What were the two industries that help restore Italy's economy
Steel and Oil
200
What were the two major developments in transportation after the economic boom?
Highways and Railways.
200
True or false, after the economic boom, family time was still an important aspect of Italian life.
true
200
What is the Capital of Italy?
Rome
300
What is Fascism?
Political ideology with authoritarian, ultranationalist views. Strict rule over society and the economy
300
Why did the Korean War help Italy's economy?
After marshall ended, the economies recovery could have slowed but the end of the plan coincided with a pivotal point in the Korean war when there was a high demand for metal which furthered industrial production
300
True or false, the real estate boom led to congestion.
True
300
What was the consumer good that created a new way to spend time with family?
Television
300
What is the most popular religion to follow in Italy?
Roman Catholic
400
Which countries were in the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, Japan
400
How did the European Common Market effect Italy?
A organization created by the treaty of Rome to further economic integration between members - Italy was a founding member making exportation easier and allowing more investments
400
True or false, the economic boom resulted in a more clean environment.
False, the industrialization and increased factory work contributed to pollution.
400
What percent of households owned refrigerators before the boom?
3%
400
Is Vatican City its own country or a city in Itlay?
Its own country.
500
When did Italy surrender to the Allies?
September 1943
500
Describe the European Common Market flag/symbol
Blue with a circle of gold stars:
500
Between 1955-1971, ___ million people were involved in inter-regional migrations in Italy.
9 million
500
What percent of households owned washing machines before and after the boom:
Before: ___%. After: ___%
Before: 1%
After:76%
500
Who is the president of Italy
Sergio Mattarella