1831-1832 Revolutions (knowledge questions)

Question 1

Why did revolutions begin in Modena and Parma in 1831

Answer 1

Revolt led by Enrico Misley for a united Italy, but he was arrested

Question 2

What was set up in Modena in 1831

Answer 2

A Provisional Government

Question 3

How did Modena setting up a Provisional Government influence Parma

Answer 3

They copied Modena, demanded a constitution

Question 4

What happened to Duchess Marie-Louise

Answer 4

She fled

Question 5

Why did the revolutions in Modena and Parma fail

Answer 5

Austrian Army sent to stop them

Question 6

Why did a revolution start in 1831 in the Papal States

Answer 6

Resented oppressive rule of the Church

Question 7

What was the Provisional Government in the Papal States called

Answer 7

The Government of the Italian Provinces

Question 8

Why did the revolution in the Papal States fail

Answer 8

Austria invaded

Question 9

What are 3 reasons why both sets of revolutions failed

Answer 9

Lack of military resources, limited in area, not widespread, less co-operation within states, mainly middle class, divided aims, no popular support, lack of outside support, Austrian supremacy