Q4 - How was Rome made part of Italy? Flashcards
(25 cards)
When was the September Convention?
1864
What was agreed at the SC?
10,000 French troops in Rome would leave after 2 years
How many die in riots due to SC?
23 in Turin
Who was sacked as a result of the rioting?
Minghetti
When do last French troops leave?
December 1866
Why do French troops return in 1867?
Garibaldi attempts attacking for a second time
Where was Garibaldi shot and when?
Aspromonte, 24th August 1862
How many troops did GB have with him in the mountains?
4000
Where was Garibaldi defeated in November 1867 and by who?
Mentana, French
When was Florence proclaimed capital?
April 1865
Why did Florence becoming capital anger nationalists?
Believed it should be the ‘eternal city’ instead (Rome)
What 3 problems did GB have when escaping house arrest?
The French, the Italians and there were no other popular uprisings.
Why do France withdraw Roman garrison?
To fight Prussia, following Sedan defeat
Who gains agreement of neutrality with Catholic states?
PM Lanza
Who does VE send a letter with to the Pope?
San Martino, peaceful entrance
What did the Pope say in response to the letter?
‘Fine loyalty, you are a set of vipers, whited sepulchres, and wanting in faith’
What do Italy do to Rome?
Put it under siege
When and who enters Rome?
20th September 1870, Bersaglieri
What is Pia Via renamed to?
Pia XX Settembre
How many die in the Siege of Rome?
49 Italian soldiers, 4 officers and 19 Papal troops
What other City is annexed to Italy and when was the plebiscite held?
Latium (and Rome), 2nd October
When was the Law of Guarantees granted and what did it do?
May 1871, recognised power of the Pope
How much was the Pope given as compensation?
£129,000 per annum
What did Pope Pius declare himself as?
‘Prisoner of the Vatican’
