The End Justifies the Means: Italy in the 14th and 15th Centuries
In the 14th and 15th centuries, Italy experienced political turmoil as outlined in the images. The Treaty of Lodi formed alliances, Ludovico of Milan invited the French leading to their occupation, Girolamo Savonarola warned of consequences, Florence under Savonarola's rule survived, and France's reign was eventually challenged by the Holy League. The Habsburg-Valois Wars saw Spain defeating France, altering the power dynamics in Europe.
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The End Justifies the Means Describe Italy in the 14thand 15thCenturies
Treaty of Lodi Forms an alliance between Milan, Naples, and Florence. The Papal States and Venice were already allies.
The peace would end!!! Ludovico of Milan invites the French to re- stake their claim of Naples.
Ludovico Opens Pandoras Box France wants more territory than just Naples. This begins a French occupation of the Italian kingdoms.
Girolamo Savonarola Warned the people of France that the French advance was a punishment for their sins. Radical monk
Florence Survives Florence, led by Savonarola, does not fight. He would rule for four years until his execution in 1498.
Alexander VI Sought an alliance with the French.
France Reigns In Italy France occupied Italy in the late 1400 s and early 1500 s until the Holy League (Julius, Ferdinand of Aragon, and Venice along with Maximilian I of the Swiss) drove out the French.
Ludovico Dies Ludovico died in a French prison.
Eventually the French war squad turns its focus elsewhere, Spain
The Habsburg-Valois Wars Consisted of 4 major wars during the early part of the 16thcentury. Spain crushes the French in each one. Poor France
Niccolo Machiavelli Wanted political unity and independence of Italy. A successful ruler instills fear on subjects. Side-note: The Prince was Hitler s favorite read.
Using pages 336-338 Create a chart for France, England, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire. Identify the major happenings and the major players in each country during the late 15th, early 16thcenturies.
