How was Rome annexed to Italy?

Question 1

Why were direct negotiations with the French unlikely?

Answer 1

Papal forces were defated when the Piedmontese army approached south to meet Garibaldi in 1860
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Question 2

When did Garibaldi attempt to seize Rome?

Answer 2

1862 but was halted at the mountains of Aspromonte

Question 3

When did Garibaldi attempt to seize Rome for the second time?

Answer 3

1867 which forced the French garrison to remain in the city until 1870

Question 4

How is the Franco-Prussian war essential to Rome uniting with the Kingdom of Italy

Answer 4

France withdrew their Roman garrison to fight Prussia
The French are defeated in the war
PM Lanza signs deal with Spain and Austria to send Italian troops into the city

Question 5

What happens in September 1860?

Answer 5

Italian army enter Rome
Rome put under state of siege
Papal troops defeated, 49 Italian troops killed
Rome joins Italy through plebiscite