Italy : Factors For War Against Austria Flashcards
Who made the Connubio ?
Cavour and Ratazzi
What did the Connubio do ?
Strengthened parliament against the Crown
When did Cavour become PM ?
November 1852
How did Cavour make Piedmont seem trustworthy ?
Warned Austria of an impending uprising, received thanks from Vienna.
Why was Cavour creating political stability ?
To gain the trust of Great Powers (France) to possibly be able to overthrow Austria
How much railway did Piedmont have by the end the 1850s ?
819km
What two banks helped fund Piedmonts expansion ?
Laffite and Rothschild
(French)
What did VE demand involvement in ?
The Crimean War
How many troops did VE donate to France during the Crimean War ?
1800
What did the Crimean War do for piedmont ?
Involved in the Peace talks at the congress of Paris. France now “owed them one”
What caused Napoleon III to send a letter in Support of Italy ?
Orsini bomb plot
When was the pact of Plombieres ?
July 1858
How did VE seal the pact of Plombieres ?
He allowed prince Jerome Bonaparte to marry his daughter Marie Clotilde
How many soldiers would Napoleon III contribute to the cause ?
200,000
Who was the main negotiator in the Pact of Plombieres ?
Cavour
