Consolidating The Kingdom Of Italy 1861-70 Flashcards
What was the Italian Freedom Association
December 1861 Various working men’s groups, patriotic and Mazzinian societies formed the Italian Freedom Association with Garibaldi as president in their first meeting in March 1862.
In his speech he focuses on Rome and Venice
what did garibaldi urge those on the left in italian politics
he urged them to focus on the issues of Rome and Venice.
He then embarked on a tour of Lombardy paid for the government. raising money for Venice and whip up patriotic sentiment in favour of action.
What did Victor Emanuel think of Garibaldi’s scheme to stir up trouble
Her mooted ideas of him stirring up trouble in the Austrian empire to try gaining access and taking Venice
Who was the prime minister in March 1862 and why did he summon Garibaldi
Urbano Rattazzi, Wanted to dicuss possible action in Greece, Serbia and Dalmatia, all areas he thought ripe for revolution.
Made 1 million Lire avaliable for him but this scheme came to nothing as Garibaldi had plans of his own, but the government refused to sanction radical action for which it had not given prior consent to.
what did Garibaldi supports do in may 1862
A group of them led by Francesco Nullo were arrested at Sarnico near the Austrian Border.
During a demonstration in favour of the group at Brescia was fired on by government troops, killing some of the demonstrators.
What did VEII say to Queen Victoria about the Austrians
he would ‘exterminate’ the Austrians if given the chance.
When did Cavour die
6 June 1861
what was the terms of the aliance between prussia and Italy
Italy was to receive Venice for supporting Prussia in a war if it broke out in the next three months.
How did the Italians gain Venice
20 June 1866 Italians declared war on Austria, Had an army of 40,000 bigger than the Austrians. They were ill prepared and got crushed at Custozza.
some days later on the 3rd July Austrians crushed by Prussians and ceded Venice to France who handed it over to Italy.
Which 2 battles in 1866 humiliated Italy
Battle of custozza
Battle of lissa
what did negotiations over rome in 1864 result in
10,000 French soldiers would leave ithin two years and in return Italy would promise not to attack Rome and make Florence its capital rather than Turin.
After this there was rioting in Turin and 23 people died
When did French troops leave Rome
December 1866 the Last French troops left but another attempt by Garibaldi to seize Rome in 1867 meant French troops returned.
when did Garibaldi first attempt a seizure of Rome
june 1862 Garibaldi raised a volunteer army with the purpose of seizing Rome. By August 4,000 men crossed the Straits of Messina. The king and Prime minister hoping the French would withdraw the garrison from Rome leaving the road open for Italian troops to march in
Who stopped Garibaldi in 1862
The italain Army stopped Garibaldi, garibaldi was wounded by a shot in the food.
what was the result of the Franco prussian war
Prussians won and took Louis napoleon as prisoner by the Germans.
VEII wanted to support France however the government of the day led by Lanza stayed Neautral.
