The Fall of the Italian Monarchy

What was the role of the House of Savoy in Italy's history?

• They ruled Italy as a monarchy.

• They were a leading industrial family.

• They were a famous artistic family.

• They led Italy's economic reforms.

Why did King Victor Emmanuel III appoint Mussolini as Prime Minister?

• Mussolini was a popular war hero.

• Mussolini had the majority in parliament.

• The king was forced by international pressure.

• The king wanted to prevent a civil war.

What was a significant factor in the decline of the monarchy's popularity during World War II?

• The decline in Italy's military fortunes.

• The economic boom in Italy.

• Italy's military victories.

• The rise of a new royal family.

What was the outcome of the 1946 public referendum in Italy?

• The monarchy was restored with new powers.

• The monarchy was temporarily suspended.

• Italy became a republic.

• The monarchy was strengthened.

Why did King Umberto II choose not to use force to maintain the monarchy?

• He wanted to avoid a civil war.

• He was confident of winning the next election.

• He had no support from the military.

• He was promised a return to power later.