Garibaldi

Where was Garibaldi born

Nice

What political view did Garibaldi have in 1848

royalist from nationalist

Why didnt Cavour trust Garbaldi

political conversion, doesn't believe what he is saying

What were Garibaldi's view on the annexation of Nice and Savoy and what did he want to do

he opposed it and planned to sail to Genoa and Nice to recapture the town of his birth

What changed Garibaldi's course of action

an insurrection broke out in Sicily against the Bourbon rulers

Who convinced Garibaldi to go to the kingdom of the two Sicilies instead

Francesco Crispi and Rosalino Pilo

Who ruled the kingdom of the two sicilies from 1859-61

King Francis II

How old was King Francis II when he came to power

24

When and where from did Garibaldi set sail to Sicily

on 5/6 May 1860, from the port of Genoa

What was Garibaldi's army called

the thousand, Garibaldini or the Red Shirts

Who did Garibaldi say he was fighting on behalf of

Italy and Victor Emmanuel

What sort of people made up the Thousand and what did this mean for them

students, young professionals and artisans, they were inexperienced and untrained but determined

Did Cavour agree with Garibaldis mission

no

Why did Cavour oppose Garibaldi's mission (1)

He doesn't trust Garibaldi, nationalist to royalist

Why did Cavour oppose Garibaldi's mission (2)

Waste of time, doesn't think he will succeed, weak, inexperienced army

Why did Cavour oppose Garibaldi's mission (3)

Fears it could become an international situation

Why did Cavour oppose Garibaldi's mission (4)

no interest in uniting the south

Why did Cavour oppose Garibaldi's mission (5)

Cavour could be overshadowed by Garibaldi

How did Cavour hinder Garibaldi

ensured his supply of 12,000 rifles in Milan were blocked and inaccessible

On when did Garibaldi land in Sicily and at which port

11 May 1860 at Marsala

what coincidence meant that Garibaldi faced no opposition when he landed at Marsala

his arrival coincided with the Royal Navy's arrival leading them to believe they were under the protection of Britain, so didn't attack

How many Sicilians joined Cavour

3,000

how did the Sicilians help the thousand

knew the area, gained local popularity and added numbers

When and where did Garibaldi first fight the Sicilians

15 May 1860 at the Battle of Calatafimi

Who won at the Battle of Calatafimi

Garibaldi

When and where did Garibaldi next fight the Sicilians

27-30 May 1860 at the Battle of Palermo (the capital)

When and where was the third battle Garibaldi had with the Sicilians

20 July 1860 at the Battle of Milazzo

What was the result of the Battle of Milazzo

Garibaldi had complete control over Sicily

Why was Garibaldi able to conquer Sicily

Luck, Charisma and Leadership, role of the thousand, support from Sicilian peasantry, exploiting local instability and the unpopularity of the Bourbon regime

Why couldnt Cavour help Garibaldi

lose support from moderates and the French

Why couldnt Cavour act against Garibaldi

might be an uprising

What did Cavour do first and how did Garibaldi react

he sent La Farina to Palermo to become the islands civil administrator but Garibaldi refused to deal with him and threw him off the island

What did Cavour attempt second and how did Garibaldi react

He sent Agostino Depretis, Garibaldi got on better with him but still refused to hand over control

What was Cavour's third attempt to stop Garibaldi

he sent Admiral Persano to try to start a pro-Piedmontese insurrection in Naples, but this failed

Who did Cavour try to form an alliance with

The King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies but this came to nothing

When did Garibaldi cross the straights of Messina to Naples

19 August 1860

When and where did Garibaldi land in Naples

22 August 1860 in Calabria

What was happening in Naples at the time of Garibaldis arrival

a break down of law and order - peasant uprisings, Neapolitan soldiers deserted form the army, and nervous officials abandoned their posts

What did King Francis II do

fled the capital and summoned his army to Capua, stationing himself in Gaeta

How long did it take Garibaldi to reach the city of Naples

three weeks

Who governed the city at the time of Garibaldis arrival

democrats

How many people did Garibaldi arrive with

30

When and how did Garibaldi arrive in the city

7 September 1860, by train

What did Cavour decide to do to stop Garibaldi

take is army south to block Garibaldi from advancing any further north

What was Cavour's excuse for entering the Papal States

he got the National Society to start uprisings so he could bring his army in to stop them

When was the uprising organised by the National Society

8 September 1860

When did the Piedmontese army enter the Papal States

11 September 1860

How did the Pope react to the Piedmontese invasion

objected and sent his own army against them

Where did the Piedmontese and Papal armies meet

at the Battle of Castelfidaro

Who won the Battle of Castelfidaro and when

the Piedmontese army on 18 September 1860

What was the result of the Papal army being defeated

they had to hand over Umbria and the Marches

Who fought in the Battle of Volturno

Piedmontese, Neapolitan and Garibaldi

Who won the Battle of Volturno

the Piedmontese and Garibaldi defeated the Neapolitan army

When was the Battle of Volturno

26 September - 1 October 1860

What did Cavour do in the conquered areas

he held plebiscites

When was the Plebiscite in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and what was the outcome

21 October 1860, almost everyone voted to join with Piedmont

When was the Plebiscite in Umbria and the ,arches and what was the outcome

4 November 1860, almost everyone voted to join with Piedmont

When and where did Garibaldi and Cavour meet

at Teano on 26 October 1860

What was agreed at Teano

Garibaldi would hand over Naples and Sicily

When and where was the formal meeting between Cavour and Garibaldi

7 November 1860 in the city of Naples

Who did the peasants in the city of Naples cheer for when Cavour and Garibaldi rode through

Garibaldi

Why was Garibaldi able to conquer Naples

Luck, Charisma and Leadership, Role of the Thousand, Assistance from Piedmont, Unpopularity of Bourbon Monarchs