1. How
was Italy changed by the Congress of Vienna?
a.
What did Italy gain or lose (including land and
political power) from the Congress of Vienna?
b.
Were Italy’s leaders and people satisfied with
the outcome of the Congress of Vienna? Why or why not?
2. Did
Italy experience a mass uprising (Revolution) during 1848?
a.
If it did, then why did this mass uprising occur
in Italy? If not, then why did it not occur?
b.
How was this mass uprising conducted? Was it
violent? What groups were using violence?
c.
Was the majority of the population participating
in this uprising?
d.
If a mass uprising did occur in Italy, what were
the demands of the people?
i. Were
their demands fulfilled? Why or why not?
1.
How was Italy changed by the Congress of Vienna?
a.
In the area that is modern Italy, changes
occurred and Austrian powers were restored in the Northern land through the Congress
of Vienna in 1815. For example, Grand Duke Ferdinand was restored to power in
Tuscany, having fled to Vienna and renouncing his throne during the Napoleonic
wars.
b.
The people of modern Italy were not satisfied
with the outcome of the Congress of Vienna at all; they craved independence.
2.
Did Italy experience a mass uprising
(Revolution) during 1848?
a.
The Italian states did experience a revolution
during 1848, led by intellectuals and rebels. It was mainly against the
Austrians ruling their states.
b.
Violence
was not used during the revolution, though some army men were sent out along
with tax gatherers, letting their presence be known.
c.
The majority of the population were
participating in this revolution, protesting against the Austrian invasion.
d.
They demanded independence and unification.
i.
Their demands were fulfilled.
