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