'The Roman Republic was so short lived because of a lack of strong leadership.' How far do you agree? (2018) Flashcards
What are the 4 factors in this essay?
Lack of strong leadership
Role of Pope Pius 1X
No support from Italy
French
When was the Roman Republic established? Why was this bad?
Established after the failure of a Papal constitutional government… turmoil of revolution!
Pius fled Rome, Galetti formed a a revolutionary government and introduced tax reform, public works and the Constituente.
RR formed- unplanned with no clear leadership. Contained radical middle classes who didn’t understand the masses.
When did Mazzini arrive after the formation of the Roman Republic? Why was this bad?
March 1849.
Bad as decisions reactive not proactive: removes church education control and land, and promises a constitution etc.
Liberal!
Lost support when forced to make compromises: moderate social reform was needed to maintain control.
What happened in June 1849 in the Roman Republic?
Triumvirate issued a constitution but it was too late.
2k French troops were putting the city under siege.
Garibaldi and Mazzini failed to work together in the Republic. What happened when they both left Rome?
Garibaldi left with 400 followers to San Marino to carry on fighting.
Mazzini was exiled to London on the 5th July 1849.
Disorganised and uncoordinated but no sufficient time to prove their worth.
What did Pope Pius 1X fear?
The 1848 revolutions’ violence.
When was the Papal Allocution? What did he say? What did this lead to?
April 1848.
Said Austrian war didn’t have his blessing and Charles Albert was the aggressor.
Weakened revolutionary spirit.
Weakened unity to fight, weaker army.
What % of the Italian population was Catholic?
90%
Why was it impossible for the Roman Republic to gain Catholic support?
The Republic was a natural enemy of the pope.
Who were the Catholic great powers? What did this mean for the Republic?
France and Austria.
Republic had no chance!
Who was going to potentially act as an ally for the Republic in the First Italian War of Independence?
Kingdom of Sardinia against the Austrians.
