Italian 1848 Revolutions - 3 Minute History

In the 19th century, Italy was fragmented under Austrian influence. The rise of liberalism and nationalism led to the formation of secret revolutionary groups like the Carbonari. Giuseppe Mazzini founded Young Italy to unify the peninsula, but faced failed revolts. Pius IX's liberal reforms inspired further uprisings, notably in Sicily. The 1848 revolutions saw Milan and Venice rise against Austrian rule, leading to the first Italian war of unification under Charles Albert.

Which secret group emerged during the Napoleonic wars, advocating for constitutional monarchy or republicanism in Italy?

• The Red Shirts

• The Illuminati

• The Carbonari

• The Freemasons

Who founded the organization Young Italy, which aimed at unifying the Italian peninsula?

• Victor Emmanuel

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Camillo Benso

What significant event in 1846 inspired people across Italy to demand reforms?

• The election of Pius IX as pope

• The abdication of Victor Emmanuel

• The execution of the Bandiera Brothers

• The fall of King Luís Filipe in France

What action did the citizens of Milan take in March 1848 that forced the Austrians to retreat?

• They seized the Venetian arsenal

• They boycotted Austrian products

• They marched on Turin

• They set up a government under Casati

What was Charles Albert of Sardinia's response to the uprisings in 1848?

• He abdicated the throne

• He allied with the Austrians

• He sought to expand his kingdom and expel the Austrians

• He introduced liberal reforms