How United was Italy in 1861? Last few

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  • Created by: Abigail
  • Created on: 25-10-13 10:59

Venetia - Problem 1:

  • Venice was still in Austrian control
  • Otto von Bismarck had a desire to dominate Germanym him and Napoleon III met October 1865 at Biarritz where it was agreed that in return for neutral support in an upcoming war with Austria, Prussia would hand over Venice
  • Napoleon then decided for a 'no-lose' situation, he met with Austria in June 1866. The same promise. If France remained neutral in the up-and-coming war, Austria would hand over Venice
  • Bismarck had tricked Austria into declaring war with Prussia
  • Prussia managed to defeat Austria at Battle of Sadowa 3rd…

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