3c. The North And South Unite 1860-61 Flashcards
Why did Cavour think Garibaldi was a threat on Rome
Had 20,000 troops (+9000) amassed on the boarder of Papal States
Along with his 20,000 on Rome’s border Garabaldi also had 9000 extra lead by which mazzinian supporter
Agostino Bertani
When did Piedmont attack the Papal States
11th September 1860
Why did Piedmont invade the Papal States in September 1860
Before Garabaldi could/ Cavour could entertain unification but not prepared to accept it as a democratic Italy
What was the Frenchs reaction to Piedmont invading the Papal States
Broke diplomatic ties out of protest
Who said that “from the moment of the Piedmontese invasion the creation of Italy was based on Cavour vision rather than Garabaldis”
Gaetano Salvrmini
What was the question on the plebiscite put to Sicily and Naples
“One Italy, Victor Emmanuel yes or no?”
What would a vote of “no” suggest on the Naples and Sicilian plebiscite
Suggest the desire to restore the Bourbon monarchy which was inconceivable
Why did most people vote “yes” on the Naples and Sicilian plebiscite
Voted for the end of the feudal monarchy of the bourbons
When was the meeting of Teano
November 1860
What happened at Teano
Garibaldi formally handed over his conquests to the king
What did Garabaldi ask for at Teano
To be made viceroy of the south
What happened to Garabaldi after Teano politically
He became politically isolated despite the fact that he had conquered half of Italy in the name of Victor Emmanuel.
Where did Garabaldi go after Teano
Withdrew to Caprera/ which left the democrats without a leader
When did Russia, Austria and Prussia meet in Warsaw
October 1860
What was the Warsaw 1860 meeting called to discuss
The “Italian revolution”
What were the results of the October Warsaw meeting
Failed to come up with a plan/ instead Russia broke diplomatic ties out of protest of unseating of Bourbon rule/ Austria reinforced army in Venetia
What did the Warsaw meeting show
The diplomatic tension around Piedmont’s expanding influence
Why was France threatened by the invasion of the Papal States
Threatened the pope
When did Russel publish his public note on Italy
October 1860
What did Russels first note about Italy say
Asserted British support for new state because it was the result of “popular will”
Why did Britain support the new Italy and not want foreigners to threaten it
Was worried about French and Austrians expanding their influence in Italy
What did Russel say in his unpublished letter which was blocked by Queen Victoria
Attacked the old rule of Papal States and Naples/ warned if any other power intervened Britain would intervene militarily
Why was Russels second note never made public
Queen Victoria was sympathetic to Austria and worried about the content of the letter
