Italy before unification Flashcards
what was italy known as in 1859?
the Cisilpine kingdoms
in 1859, which country overlooked the West of the Cisalpine states?
France
in 1859 which country overlooked the East of the Cisalpine states?
Austria
what deal do the French and Piedmont agree on, in January 1860?
Piedmont agrees to give france Nice and Savoy, in return France gives Piedmont to join the central Italian state in Jan 1860.
How does garibaldi react to the Piedmont and France trade?
he forms an army in april 1860, to stop the French from taking Nice and Savoy, but goes South instead, claiming Palermo.
what was the King of Naples name?
King Fransesco
what does the King of Naples order in June/July 1860, which fails?
he orders a liberal regime alongside a constitution
what is the consequence with the failing regime and constitution?
King Francesco flees, leaving Naples open to attack.
what did the British feel towards Garibaldi?
they were sympathetic to Italy’s unification and saw this as an opportunity of weakening France and stopping France from being more powerful.
what does Cavour order in 1860?
he sends troops into the papal states, in the hope of securing Rome
what does Napolean watch happen in September 1860?
he watches Piedmont forces circle AROUND naples
what happens in October 1860?
garibaldi and Emmanuel meet and lead an army together towards Naples
what happens on 21st october 1860?
Votes show 99% approve of piedmonesation.
what is the law created in 1861?
the 1861 Piedmont laws enforced Lombardy, replacing them with piedmont laws and legislations
what happens on June 1866?
italy declares war on Austria, italy loses. later though austria is then beaten by Prussia. Austria then gives Venice to france. france then gave Venice to Italy.
