B1Why did the 1830-32 revolutions fail? Flashcards
what was the main aim of the disturbances that broke out in Modena, Parma and the Papal states?
to gain a constitution
who led the revolt in Modena?
Enrico Misley
what was the name of the Provisional government formed in Bologna in 1831?
“the government of italian provinces”
what are some of the reasons for the failure?
- local affairs, not national
- no organistation between between the states
- too reliant on secret societies
- divided aims
- military strength of the Austrians
Which leader betrayed Enrico Misley, who revealed his plans for a united Italy and had him arrested?
Duke Francis IV
What was wrong with Young Italy 1831?
Not a mass movement, still middle class. Failed revolutions in 1833 in Piedmont, 1834 in Genoa, no peasant support
What was wrong with the secret societies?
Their weaknesses were that they were unprepared to work together and lacked organisation. They were small and scattered groups
When was Young Italy founded by Mazzini?
1831
How many members did Young Italy have by 1833?
50,000
Young Italy faced many failed and aborted attempts at revolutions throughout the 1830s and 1840s. Name a few examples?
- Piedmont 1833
- Genoa 1834
- Bandiera Brothers 1844
Where had there been attempts of revolution in 1820 and what was the outcome?
Naples, Sicily, and Piedmont but they had been crushed by a combination of Austria strength and revolutionary weakness
What might have sparked revolution in Italy to occur?
1830, revolution in France led to Charles X’s abdication. He was replaced by a more liberal figure, Louis-Phillippe. Italian revolutionaries hoped that he would support liberal revolution in Italy. Disturbances broke out in Parma, Modena and Papal States all aims for gaining a constitution
