Garibaldi Source Question 15/02/2023 Flashcards
For how long and why was Garibaldi in South America
12 Years, due to his involvement in a Mazzinian Uprising
What army did Garibaldi join in SA?
6 years in the Brazilian Army
After spending a number of years selling past what army did Garibaldi join?
The Uruguayan Army
What was the name of the legion Garibaldi formed in Uruguay?
A regiment of Italians named the red shirts
Why did Garibaldi use red shirts?
They were cheap and easy to make, they also matched the colour of blood
In what year did Garibaldi return to Italy?
1848
Who rejected the Red Shirts aid?
Charles Albert of Piedmont
What role did Garibaldi play in the 1848 revolts?
2000 of his men held off the French army in Rome
After the 1848 revolts where did Garibaldi speak out and what were the reprucussions
In St Peter, gathered 5000 men, 1500 reached the coast and escaped to NA
What did Garibaldi promise in his speech?
Long Marches, Hunger and death
What role did Garibaldi play in the 2nd War of Independance?
Formed the Alpine Hunters, held off regiments of Austrian troops on the Alpine front, demonstrated his strength
What did Garibaldi call Cavour, and why?
A low intriguer, due to him giving up Nice too the French
How many Men went with Garibaldi to Sicily
“The thousand” / 1200 and his Mistress
What munitions did Garibaldi take to Sicily, and what did he swear upon?
1000 Rifles, no Ammo and “For Italy and Victor Emmanuel”
What was Cavour’s response to Garibaldi’s Proclamation
He attempted to arrest him, Unite with the bourbons, cause a Piedmont uprising in Naples
Why was Cavour so against Garibaldi’s campaign?
Naples was ruled by the bourbons, (War with Russia)
Risk of anti-clerical acts towards Rome (War with France)
The South was backwards and poor
How did Garibaldi reach Sicily and how was he victorious in his uprising?
The British ships covered his landing, and he caused an uprising with the peasants, bandits and Mafia
How had Garibaldi gotten the working class on his side?
He promised removal of the unpopular mill tax, and the bandits & Mafia were happy to have a reason to take out rivals
Why did Garibaldi side with the landowners after taking over the island?
He needed peace and a stronger economy to launch an invasion of Naples.
What was Garibaldi’s numbers after the Sicilian uprising?
60,000 men
What happened in October 1860?
Garibaldi met VE, he handed over the south declaring VE as the king of Italy
How did Piedmont annex southern territories?
Plebiscites in Sicily, Naples, Umbria and the Papal Marches
Why were Piedmont occupying Papal territories?
Cavour promised protection of the Pope by occupying some land (preventing french anger), the Pope attacked so they annexed the land.
