3. The revoloutions of 1820-21 Flashcards
1820 Success
Naples
New constitution =
vote to all adult males
limited kings Ferdinand’s power
abolished noble and clerical privileges
1820 Success
Sicily
Governor sent back to Naples
1820 Success
Piedmont
Victor Emmanuel I abdicated
1821 failure
Naples
Austrian army takes control
1821 failure
Sicily
Austrian- controlled Naples resumes control
1821 failure
Piedmont
Charles Felix and Austria take control (Charles Albert flees)
what inspired revolution in Naples
Ferdinands reactionary rule
news of revolution in Spain
what inspired revolution in Sicily
wanted seperation from Naples.
felt Ferdinand had been focusing on Naples and neglecting Sicily.
What inspired revolution in Piedmont
news of the other revolutions
discontent with reactionary rule
key figure
General Pepe
joined Carbonari
led revolutionary forces in Naples