1b. 1848-49 Revolutions Events Flashcards
What is the order of events of the revolutions (6)
- Sicily January
- Naples January
- Tuscany February
- Rome February
- Lombardy March
- Venetia March
What was Revolution caused by in Sicily
Ferdinand II repressive rule/ cholera 1836
When was the cholera outbreak in Sicily
1836
What constitution did the Sicilians call for
1812 constitution
How was the Sicilian revolution put down
September- Ferdinand sends 20,000/ parliament surrender after 3 days intense bombardment
When did Ferdinand II abolish the Sicilian government and their army disband
March 1849
What gave Ferdinand the nickname King Bomba
September 1848- Intense bombardment of Sicilian parliament for 3 days
How did the revolution in Sicily kick off in January
Posters put up and clashes with troops/ peasants arrive in city to support/ soon city taken over and restoration of the 1812 constitution
When did revolutionaries establish a provisional gov in Sicily
April 1848
What type of people established the Sicilian gov
Middle class moderates
Where did revolution break out in Naples
Salermo
Who launches the uprising in Naples
Secret societies
What constitution was demanded in Naples
1820 constitution
Ferdinand yielded to the revolutionaries in Naples. He appointed a more liberal ministry. Who led this ministry
Nicola Marsea
What was Ferdinand convinced to do after he conceded to the revolutionaries
17,000 troops to Charles Albert/ break diplomatic ties with Austria/ King agrees to 2 chamber parliament/ free press
When did King Ferdinand loose interest in reform in Naples
August 1848
Who was the Duke of Tuscany
Grand Duke Leopold
What were the events in Tuscany
Duke grants conservative constitution/ forced to appoint a more democratic government/ atmosphere becomes more radical/ Duke flees
The atmosphere in Tuscany becomes more radical. What did the people/ government want
War with Austria
When and why did Duke Ferdinand come back to Tuscany after running away in 1848
April 1849- depart of Piedmont/ moderates regain upper hand in Tuscany/ Duke returns
What happened during the 5 glorious days in Lombardy March 1848
10,000 present petition for liberal reforms to Austria governor in Milan
What 2 states asked Piedmont for help
Lombardy and Venetia
How many soldiers did Ferdinand send to Charles Albert
17,000