Venitian Question Flashcards
What issue did Piedmont have when trying to reclaim Venetia?
Dealing with more than one great power at time, army of 120000 to deal with brigands.
What did Baron Ricasoli tell nationalists?
“We claim… Venetia as an integral part of our national soil”
What was formed in December 1861 and who was president?
Italian Freedom Association, Garibaldi
What happened to Nullo?
He led a group of supporters, arrested on Austrian border in may 1862.
What did Garibaldi attempt to engineer?
Armed rising 1862 and 1864
Describe Schleswig-Holstein affair of 1866 and it’s consequences?
Austria deemed to violate sovereignty of region. Relations with Prussia declined- Austria became common enemy.
What did La Mamora offer Austrians for Venetia?
1000 million lire
When did Italy declare war on Russia?
20th June 1866
Give the sizes of Italian vs Austrian forces
250000 men against 130000 Austrians, 12 ironclads to Austria’s 7.
Due to poor organisation what % reached the front.
25%
Where did Italian army lose?
Custoza
Describe defeat of Italian navy.
Persano’s fleet destroyed at Lissa. Lost 3 ships including Re d’Italia (pride of navy). Allegedly failed to score any major hits.
Where did Garibaldi’s forces succeed?
Bezzecca
How did Italy get Venetia?
Treaty between France and Austria gave Venetia to France in exchange for neutrality. France handed Venetia to Italy.
What was the result of the Plebiscite?
647246 to 69
