Garibaldi Flashcards
When did he meet Mazzini?
1831 in Marseilles
Why was he sentenced to death in 1833?
He helped Mazzini’s revolutionary plans in Piedmont.
When was the Roman Republic declared?
February 1849
Who were the Cacciatori delle Alpi?
A private army led by Garibaldi with 3,000 members.
Where did the Cacciatori delle Alpi and Garibaldi have success.
Como
What was his role in the 1859 war with Austria?
Given command of 3,000 volunteers
Task to cross Ticino River- achieved on 22nd-23rd May
What happened at the Battle of San Fermo 27th May 1859?
Austrians unable to dislodge Garibaldi, and retreated back to Quadrilateral.
Why did he sail for Sicily instead of Nice in May 1860?
Mazzini urged him to help his men in the uprising.
Had 1,200 volunteers .
When did he reach Marsala?
11th May and arrived alongside British naval ships.
What happened at Palermo?
He amounted 3,000 volunteers but found 20,000 enemy troops waiting. He was helped by peasants, bandits and mafia.
How did he govern Sicily?
Abolished milling tax and promised land distribution. However, he suppressed peasant revolts and gained landlord support. Introduced Piedmontese law.
How did he take Naples?
He crossed the the straits to Calabria on 22nd August. He arrived in Naples in early September and ruled for 2 months.
Why did Cavour have to march the Piedmontese army through the Papal States?
He feared Garibaldi would try and take Rome with his 60,000 men.
How did he unite the north and south?
He met with VE on 26th October 1860 and handed over the south to him.
What did he form in December 1861?
The Italian Freedom Association
