challenges to the restored order - Mazzini and young Italy Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
when was young Italy created?
A
July 1831
2
Q
what led to young Italy being created?
A
failure of secret societies in the 1820s-30s
3
Q
what did Mazzini want?
A
full unification under a republic to represent all Italians
4
Q
did he have mass support?
A
no, mostly middle-upper class
5
Q
who did Mazzini write to in 1831?
A
Charles Albert, no reply
6
Q
Where was YI popular?
A
Piedmont
7
Q
What happened to revolutions in 1833 and 1844?
A
1833 - 12 executed, 67 arrested
1844 - Garibaldi’s rev failed to start
8
Q
what did Young Italy have limited influence?
A
- Bandiera brothers incident 1844
- very limited appeal - no peasants willing to support him
- no common ground between rich and poor
