4b. Rome 1861-70 Flashcards
In what years did Garibaldi try to take Rome
1862/ 1867
Why did the French withdraw their troops in Italy in 1870
Needed troops for Franco-Prussian war
When were the French defeated in the Franco-Prussian war
1st Sept 1870 at Sedan
What was agreed at the September convention 1864
France would pull out of Rome in 2 years/ Italy would not attack Rome and move their capital/ papacy allowed garrison of 10,000 troops
Why were France willing to give Rome back in 1864
Government voted twice in 1861 and both times only won Rome by slim majority/ Napoleon couldn’t afford to antagonize the Italians too much/ afraid Italy would turn to Britain for support in unification which would reduce French influence
Why did Italy want Rome
Spiritual heartbeat/ nationalists would feel betrayed and there was no soul to Italy/ symbol of foreign interference/ new gov wanted papal influence reduced as syllables of errors had damaged the new kingdom
What did PM Riscasoli say regarding Rome and Venetia
“We claim Rome as our national capital and Venetia as an integral part of our national soil”
Why were there riots in Turin
Capital was being moved to Florence/ 23 people killed
When was Florence made the capital of Italy
1865
What was Garabaldis slogan in 1867
“Capture Rome and abolish the pope”
Why did Garabaldi try again for Rome in 1867
Outraged by September convention/ Florence capital not “eternal city”
Why did Garabaldis 1867 revolt fail
Hoped uprisings against pope would start but they didn’t happen/ France sent their troops back to stop Garabaldi
How was Garabaldi more hindering unification
Increased French intervention/ troops would remain until 1870/ frosty relations between France and Piedmont which lasted until end of Napoleonic rule
When did the last of the French troops leave Rome
1866
How many men did Garaldbi take with him to try and take Rome in 1862 and how were they ineffective
4000/ hungry and poor not like college educated 1000
