OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Italy 1896-1943 June 2025 question paper Y220

Which of the following was the greater problem for Italy during the period from 1896 to 1915?

(i) Industrial action: violence and strikes

(ii) Irredentism

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘Fascist Italy’s use of propaganda was its greatest domestic policy success during the period from 1925 to 1940.’

How far do you agree?

Which of the following created more problems for Italy during the period from 1915 to 1925?

(i) Italy’s conduct in the First World War

(ii) The ‘mutilated victory’

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘Italian foreign and colonial policy was largely successful during the period from 1896 to 1915.’

How far do you agree?