The Results of the 1848 revolutions Flashcards
What was Charles Albert’s Legacy?
Statuto granted in March 1848.
What did the Statuto do?
Creates a constitutional monarchy and improved the freedoms and rights of the the people in Piedmont
Why did VE keep the Statuto?(according to Italian historians)
Some Italian historians claim he courageously defied the Austrians and kept the Stauto
Why did VE keep the Statuto? (according to western historians)
Other western historians believe he was pressured by the Austrians who feared if the Statuo was removed people may rise up against Victor Emmanuel and possibly Austria.
Austria also feared Italy would turn to France for help if there was unrest.
They believed a constitutional monarchy was better that a republic.
Why did people move to Piedmont?
It had a relatively free press, an elected if unrepresented assembly, legal equality and some civil liberty.
In 1850 how many political refugees moved to Turin and Genoa?
30,000
Notable individuals who fled to Piedmont
Ferrara (an economist)
Massari (a writer)
What effect did political refugees have on Piedmont’s press?
Gave it an Italian rater than Piedmontese perspective
When did Victor Emmanuel (VE) succeed his father Charles Albert (CA)?
March 1849
Despite the Statuto what powers did the monarch retain?
Direct control of the Army and the right to dismiss and appoint ministers at will.
How much did Piedmont have to pay in repatriations to Austria?
£65 million francs
Where and when did Piedmont and Austria sign the armistice?
Piedmont expelled from Lombardy and on 11th August the armistice of Salasco is signed.
What happened in Venitia?
The Venitian Republic came under tighter Austrian control
What happened to the constitutions in many states?
They were suppressed and revolutionary spirit in areas had been destroyed
What was the outcome in Sicily?
Neapolitan rule was re-established and the two Sicilies were forcibly reunited.
