Italian Nationalism and Revolutionary Movements

In 1815, after Napoleon's defeat, the Vienna Settlement redrew Italian borders, granting control to the Austrian Empire. This led to unrest as Italian nationalism grew, opposing foreign intervention. Secret societies like the Carbonari emerged, advocating for liberal reforms. However, revolts in 1820-1821 were crushed by the Austrian army, highlighting the disunity among revolutionaries.

What significant event happened in 1815?

• The defeat of Napoleon

• The French Revolution

• The unification of Germany

• The American Civil War

What was the main outcome of the Vienna Settlement regarding Italy?

• Italy was unified

• Italy became a republic

• The Austrian Empire gained control over Italian states

• Italy was divided into multiple states

What was a key idea promoted by Italian nationalists?

• Expanding the Austrian Empire

• Seeing Italians as a single people

• Maintaining the status quo

• Support for foreign intervention

What was the reaction of many to the ideas of Italian nationalism?

• They were indifferent

• They joined the movement

• They supported it

• They were upset and called reactionaries

What title was given to those who opposed Italian nationalism?

• Nationalists

• Reactionaries

• Liberals

• Revolutionaries

Which secret society was formed in the South of Italy?

• The Knights Templar

• The Freemasons

• The Carbonari

• The Illuminati

What was the main goal of the Carbonari society?

• To maintain the status quo

• To unify with France

• To promote liberal reforms

• To support the Austrian Empire

What were the main demands of the revolts in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies?

• Abolition of the monarchy

• A new constitution and independence for Sicily

• Unification with France

• Support for the Austrian Empire

What was a major issue among the revolutionary movements in Italy?

• Insufficient funding

• Support from the Austrian army

• Disagreement on goals

• Lack of foreign support

What was the outcome of the Austrian army's intervention in the revolts?

• They remained neutral

• They crushed the revolts

• They left Italy

• They supported the revolutionaries