Booklet 1: 1848-49 revolutions Flashcards

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January 1848

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Revolution in Sicily (set up a provisional government) and tobacco boycott in Milan

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February 1848

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Liberal constitutions granted in Sicily and Tuscany

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March 1848

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  • Charles Albert issues a statuto (Piedmontese Constitution)
  • Pius IX grants a constitution
  • Metternich falls from power
  • ‘Five Days of Milan’
  • Proclamation of a Venetian republic
  • Piedmont declares war on Austria
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4
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April 1848

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Papal army joins Piedmont forces

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5
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May 1848

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Revolutions in Naples defeated

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6
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July 1848

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Battle of Custozza

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7
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August 1848

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Armistice of Salasco

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8
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November 1848

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Popular insurrection (violent uprising) in Rome

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9
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February 1849

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Proclamation of Roman Republic

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March 1849

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  • Battle of Novara
  • Triumvirate set up in Rome (3 men holding power)
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11
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April 1849

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French troops attack Rome

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12
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May 1849

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  • Neapolitan troops reconquer Sicily
  • Grand Duke Leopold reclaims Florence
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13
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July 1849

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Garibaldi’s arms retreats from Rome

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14
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August 1849

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Venetian Republic surrenders

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15
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Why did the Revolutions of 1848-49 fail?

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Lack of unity and diverse aims

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16
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What were the aims of Piedmont?

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Removal of Austrians

17
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What were the aims of Sicily?

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Resurrection of the 1812 constitution

18
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What was the aim of Milan?

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Desire to call for a republic