1859 Garibaldi and the 'March of the Thousand' Flashcards
Why was Garibaldi initially in Piedmont in 1859?
To oppose the annexation of Nice (his birthplace) to France
Who alerts Garibaldi of the Sicilian uprising?
Mazzini
How many volunteers does Garibaldi leave with?
1200
What was Cavour’s response to the expedition?
No Piedmontese approval
No support in troops/resources
Thought it would end in failure
When does Garibaldi reach Sicilian shores?
11 May 1860
What helps Garibaldi arrive in Sicily unattacked?
A British naval fleet
Which battle did Garibaldi win?
Battle of Calatafimi
What was the result of the battle in the Sicilian capital of Palermo?
Resounding victory for Garibaldi who was joined by peasants, mafia members and Sicilians
When is the armistice signed and Sicily officially conquered?
2 June 1860
What does Garibaldi appoint himself and who becomes his secretary of state?
Dictator of Sicily and Francesco Crispi
What did the Garibaldi dictatorship offer Sicilians?
- abolishes milling tax
- common land divided up
- investment in education
- church property confiscated
- suppressed peasant revolts = stability
When did Garibaldi invade mainland Italy?
August 1860, under the British navy who watched affairs closely to ensure a safe passage through the Straits of Messina
When did Garibaldi arrive in Naples?
September 1860 and the king flees
What is Cavour’s reaction to Garibaldi conquering both Sicily and Naples?
To send Piedmontese troops south - they conquer the Papal Marches and meet at the Teano
Who meets at the ‘Handshake of Teano’
Victor Emmanuel II and Garibaldi
