Italy : Individuals in unification Flashcards
Why did Cavour create political stability ?
To show other countries like France that they are trustworthy allies who are worth investment
How did Cavour get money to stabilize Italy ?
Destroyed 152 monasteries and 1700 benefices - Added £145,640 to the states income
Who did Cavour secure trade treaties with ?
Britain, France and Belgium
In 1854, who did Cavour get to fund the train line to link Milan, Turin and Genoa to the French border ?
Rothschild
Who pushed Piedmont into Crimea making France “owe them one” ?
Victor Emmanuel II
What did the links that Cavour make to France create ?
Vested interest
Who stepped forward to secure French support after the Orsini bomb plot ?
Victor Emmanuel II 1859
Who did VE let marry his daughter to secure the terms of Plombiere ?
Prince Jerome Bonaparte
Who negotiated the terms of Plombiere ?
Cavour
What speech did VE make to inspire the people ?
“Grido di dolore”
Who would be willing to help and encouraged Cavour to take the central Dutchies
Nap III
What method did Cavour use to diplomatically join the central Duchies
A series of plebiscites
At which battle did Garibaldi crucially repulse Austria ?
Battle of Varese 1859
What happened at the battle of San Fermo ?
Austria couldn’t dislodge Garibaldi form their lightly defended pass and decided to retreat
How did Garibaldi help geographical unification ?
Sailed to Sicily in 1860 with “ the thousand” and gained support quickly and defeated bourbon forces at Palermo allowing him to temporarily control Naples
What role did Garibaldi take in Sicily and promise ?
Dictator, promised land redistrobution
What problems did Garibaldi cause ?
If they were to be unified with Piedmont, his promises would be void, creates a huge economic and social divide.
Where did VE and Garibaldi meet ?
Teano
When was the south handed to VE by Garibaldi ?
26th November 1860
How many troops did Nap III offer ?
200,000
What was notable about Cavour’s agreements at Plombiere ?
No mention of the south
How was Venetia unified with Italy ?
Schleswig - Holstein, France promised neutrality, Italy promised to aid Prussia and would receive Venetia for their efforts
What caused French troops to return after the September convention ?
1867 - Garibaldi tried to seize Rome - France stayed until 1870
When did Cavour become PM and what did he do immediately ?
1852 - Economic reforms
How much did Cavour get from attacking Church Wealth ?
+ £145,640 to State Income - Suppressed Monasteries and Benefices
How much did Cavour secure for railways ?
280 million Francs
What did Cavour attend as a result of the Crimean War ?
1856 - Congress of Paris - Boosted diplomatic status
