Italian economic battles
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The Italian economic battles were a series of economic policies undertaken by the National Fascist Party
in Italy
during the 1920s and 1930s. They were designed to increase the potential of Italy becoming a great power by reclaiming land, placing emphasis on home-grown produce and having a strong currency.
National Fascist Party
The National Fascist Party was an Italian political party, created by Benito Mussolini as the political expression of fascism...
in Italy
Italy
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during the 1920s and 1930s. They were designed to increase the potential of Italy becoming a great power by reclaiming land, placing emphasis on home-grown produce and having a strong currency.
The Battles
- Battle for GrainBattle for GrainThe Battle for Grain was an economic policy undertaken by the Fascists in Italy during the 1920s as a move toward autarky.-Background:When Benito Mussolini took over as Prime Minister of Italy in 1922 the economy was in a bad state following World War I...
- started in 1925; aimed to increase bread and cereal production in Italy to reduce the necessity for imports. It became the equivalent of the Green RevolutionGreen RevolutionGreen Revolution refers to a series of research, development, and technology transfer initiatives, occurring between the 1940s and the late 1970s, that increased agriculture production around the world, beginning most markedly in the late 1960s....
, with 5000 new farms being built for the extra production.
- Battle for the LiraBattle for the LiraThe Battle for the Lira was an economic policy undertaken by the Fascists in Italy during the 1920s as an attempt to raise the claims of Italy becoming a great power.-Background:...
- 1926; aimed to reduce inflation and fix the LiraLiraLira is the name of the monetary unit of a number of countries, as well as the former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino and the Vatican City and Israel. The term originates from the value of a Troy pound of high purity silver. The libra was the basis of the monetary system of the Roman Empire...
at 90 to £, proving the power of the Lira and Italy
- Battle for LandBattle for LandThe Battle For Land, started in 1928 in Italy by Benito Mussolini, aimed to clear marshland and make it suitable for farming, as well as reclaiming land and reducing health risks.-Aims:...
- aimed to clear marshland and make it suitable for farming, as well as reclaiming land and reducing health risks
- Battle for BirthsBattle for BirthsThe Battle for Births was one of four economic battles that took place in Fascist Italy , the others being the Battle for Grain , the Battle for the Lira , and the Battle for Land...
- focus upon creating a larger population by encouraging women to have more children, with special incentives for those having five or more