Garibaldi and the Unification of Italy

Who were the Hunters of the Alps?

• Italian volunteers led by Garibaldi

• A faction of the Piedmont government

• A group of Austrian soldiers

• A band of French revolutionaries

What was the significance of the color magenta in the Second War of Italian Unification?

• It was the color of the Austrian uniforms

• It was the color of Garibaldi's shirt

• It represented the Italian flag

• It was named after a French victory

Why did Garibaldi's expedition to Sicily gain support from the British?

• The British government officially backed it

• British ships prevented an attack on his forces

• Garibaldi promised to ally with Britain

• The British wanted to annex Sicily

What tactic did Garibaldi use to overcome the Bourbon forces in Sicily?

• Naval bombardment

• Guerrilla tactics and strategic maneuvers

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Direct frontal assault

What was Garibaldi's ultimate decision regarding the unification of Italy?

• He declared himself king of Southern Italy

• He supported a republican government

• He transferred power to Victor Emanuel

• He sought to divide Italy into smaller states

Why did Garibaldi decline Abraham Lincoln's offer to join the Union Army?

• He was too old to fight

• He was planning another Italian campaign

• He was loyal to the Confederacy

• He disagreed with the terms

What was the outcome of Garibaldi's attempt to capture Rome in 1863?

• He successfully captured Rome

• He was defeated by the Italian Army

• He was captured by the French

• He negotiated a truce with the Pope

How did Garibaldi's vision for Italy change over time?

• He supported a strongman dictator for unification

• He abandoned unification efforts

• He focused solely on economic reforms

• He became a staunch monarchist

What was Garibaldi's role in the Franco-Prussian War?

• He remained neutral

• He was a commander in the war

• He fought for the Prussians

• He led the French forces

What legacy did Garibaldi leave behind?

• He was seen as a divisive figure

• He was forgotten in Italian history

• He was remembered as a failed revolutionary

• He was known as a hero of two worlds