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Why did Louis Napoleon seek to assist the Pope in regaining Rome?
Why did Louis Napoleon seek to assist the Pope in regaining Rome?
- To establish a stronger alliance with Austria.
- To expand French territory into the Italian Peninsula.
- To undermine Garibaldi's growing influence in Italy.
- To gain favor and loyalty from Catholics in France. (correct)
What was a key factor that led to the defeat of the revolutionaries in Venice?
What was a key factor that led to the defeat of the revolutionaries in Venice?
- Lack of support from other Italian states.
- Internal conflicts among revolutionary leaders.
- The superior naval power of the Bourbon army.
- A blockade by the Austrians, leading to starvation and disease. (correct)
What action did Austria take after the revolution in Italy was quelled?
What action did Austria take after the revolution in Italy was quelled?
- Withdrew its forces from the Italian Peninsula to focus on domestic issues.
- Reclaimed the Italian states and restored the Pope to power in Rome. (correct)
- Granted Sicily greater autonomy within the Austrian Empire.
- Established a constitutional monarchy in Venice to appease the revolutionaries.
Which of the following best describes Garibaldi's role in the 1848 Italian revolution?
Which of the following best describes Garibaldi's role in the 1848 Italian revolution?
What consequences did revolutionaries in Italy face after the failure of the 1848 revolution?
What consequences did revolutionaries in Italy face after the failure of the 1848 revolution?
What military tactic did the Austrians employ in Venice to subdue the revolutionaries?
What military tactic did the Austrians employ in Venice to subdue the revolutionaries?
Why did Mazzini flee to London?
Why did Mazzini flee to London?
What role did the Bourbon army play in suppressing the 1848 revolution in Italy?
What role did the Bourbon army play in suppressing the 1848 revolution in Italy?
What new, unconventional method of attack was used during the conflict in Venice?
What new, unconventional method of attack was used during the conflict in Venice?
After Sicily was taken back on May 15th 1849, where did revolutionary leaders flee?
After Sicily was taken back on May 15th 1849, where did revolutionary leaders flee?
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Leader of 'Young Italian' volunteers who tried to defend Rome from French soldiers.
Failure in Rome (1848)
Failure in Rome (1848)
The 'Young Italians' were ultimately defeated, leading to the failure of the revolution in Rome.
Key areas in italian revolution
Key areas in italian revolution
Naples, Venice, and Sicily
How did Austrians oppress Venice?
How did Austrians oppress Venice?
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Aftermath of revolution
Aftermath of revolution
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Italian revolutionaries punishments
Italian revolutionaries punishments
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Sicily reclaimed by Bourbon army
Sicily reclaimed by Bourbon army
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Outcome of the Italian Revolution (1848)
Outcome of the Italian Revolution (1848)
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Study Notes
Revolution in Italy in 1848
- The Pope, in Naples, wanted Rome back and asked Roman Catholics in Europe to help remove the "Young Italians."
- Louis Napoleon, as President in France, believed helping the Pope would foster loyalty among French Catholics.
- French soldiers were sent towards the Italian Peninsula.
- Giuseppe Garibaldi led the army of "Young Italian" volunteers, tried to resist.
- Garibaldi's men forced the French soldiers back to sea, but with their better training and resources they relanded again.
- Garibaldi's men stopped the French from reaching Rome for three weeks.
- "Young Italians" had to surrender and flee because the French forces were too powerful.
- Mazzini escaped capture and fled to London and Garibaldi went to the United States.
- The revolution in Rome failed.
- Conditions worsened in Venice as Austrians blockaded the city, cutting off supplies.
- Rebels surrendered because they faced starvation, a well-equipped enemy, bombing by hot-air balloons, and a cholera outbreak.
- Austria reclaimed the Italian states, and the Pope returned to Rome after the French left.
- Many revolutionary participants were publicly flogged, and hundreds were executed for possessing firearms.
- Wealthier revolutionaries were fined or had their property seized.
- Sicily held out the longest until the Bourbon army regained control on May 15th, 1849, with a landing in Messina.
- Revolutionary leaders fled to Malta.
- The 1848 revolution in Italy had failed.
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