How was Venetia annexed to Italy? Flashcards

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How did Garibaldi fail in his attempts to reclaim Venice?

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1861 - Italian Freedom Association
1862 - Rattazzi + Garibaldi meeting to stir up disturbance in Habsburg Empire FAILED
1862 - Garibaldi supporters arrested on Austrian border
1864 - visits London out of desperation

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Which affair made Austria the enemies of Prussia?

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The Schleswig-Holstein Affair of 1866

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What percentage reveals the poor organisation of Italians in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866?

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Only 25% of the troops ended up at the front

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Which battles did the Italians lose?

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Battle of Custoza

Battle of Lissa (naval battle)

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What battle did Garibaldi win in the Alps?

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Battle of Bezecca

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What battle did the Prussians defeat Austria in?

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Battle of Sadowa

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Who signed an armistice with Austria?

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Otto von Bismarck

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How was Venice given to Italy

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The Austrians gave Venetia to the French who gave it to the Italians. A plebiscite formally annexed Venetia to the Kingdom of Italy

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