1859 Revolutions in Grand Duchies

Question 1

Which duke flees in April 1859?

Answer 1

Duke Leopold

Question 2

Where did the National Society organise peaceful demonstrations during 1859?

Answer 2

Parma and Modena

Question 3

Who led the provisional government established in Parma and Modena?

Answer 3

Luigi Farini

Question 4

How was Napoleon III influential in the annexation of the central duchies to Piedmont?

Answer 4

Treaty of Zurich - no force allowed in central duchies
1859 ‘The Pope and the Congress’ on behalf of Napoleon III suggests that the Pope should lose power
Napoleon III has plebiscite done in Nice when the French soldiers are returning home

Question 5

How was Cavour influential in the annexation of the central duchies to Piedmont?

Answer 5

Treaty of Turin which allows Nice + Savoy to France and Napoleon allows annexation of central duchies
Plebiscites/propaganda
Emilia/Tuscany vote to join Piedmont
Modena votes to join Piedmont
Savoy votes to join France

Question 6

How were the British influential in the annexation of the central duchies to Piedmont?

Answer 6

Lord John Russell stressed importance of self-determination which allowed Cavour to return to PM role in 1860

Question 7

When does Cavour return to being prime minister?

Answer 7

21 January 1860