Italy Risorgimento Flashcards
After 1848, who takes over the throne of Piedmont/Sardinia?
Victor Emmanuel (not very politically interested)
Who does Victor Emmanuel put as prime minister?
Count Camillo di Cavour
Who sends Piedmont troops to participate in the Crimean War?
Cavour
Who was responsible for economic growth in Piedmont/Sardinia?
Cavour
Who founded the “Young Italy” movement?
Giuseppe Mazzini
What did Guisepe Mazzini want to do?
- Get rid of the Pope
- Establish a democratic regime
What ultimatum did the Austrians give Cavour?
Get your troops off the border lands
Who helped the Piedmont in their war against Austria?
Napoleon III
What year is seen as Italy’s unification?
1860
In what treaty does Austria leave Italy for the most part?
Treaty of Turin 1860
Who was the Italian “Che Guevera” in southern Italy?
Garibaldi
Who does Garibaldi fight against for southern Italian unification?
The Neapolitan army
Why is Garibaldi politely dismissed by Cavour?
- Garibaldi wants to go get rid of the Pope
- So, to protect the pope, Napoleon III stations French troops in Rome
- Cavour can’t afford to piss of the French, so he dismisses Garibaldi
How does Piedmont manage to take back Venice?
- When Austria is away fighting the Prussians
How does Piedmont manage to take Rome?
- When the French are away fighting the Prussians
