Booklet 4: Venetian Question Flashcards
What happened in 1866?
Austro-Prussian war, Venetia ceded to Italy
What happened between Austria and Prussia between 1862-1864?
Duelled for economic leadership of the German world
How significant was the role of Prussia?
In October 1865, Bismarck met Napoleon, who promised neutrality for the upcoming war, and helped an alliance between Prussia and Italy
What was the negotiation between France and Austria?
June 1866, Austria promised to give Venice to Napoleon in return for French neutrality in the coming Austro-Prussian war
What were the terms of Italy getting Venice?
Supporting Prussia in a war if it broke out in the next 3 months
When did Italy declare war on Austria?
June 1866
Where were Italy defeated?
Battle of Custozza
Where was Austria defeated?
Crushed by the Prussians at Sadowa
What happened at the battle of Lissa in July 1866?
Italians crushed at sea at the hands of the Austrian fleet?
What was the result of the Austrian defeat?
Forced to cede Venetia to France, who handed it over to the Italians
What was the plebiscite voting of Venetia to Italy?
642,000 to 69
