Revolution of 1821 in Sicily (jul 1, 1821 – aug 1, 1821)
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Peasants rioted in Palermo, the capital of Sicily due to dropping agricultrual prices and increasing debts. Revolutionaries took over the city. Both revolutions failed in 1821 when King Ferdinand asked for the help of Metternich and the Austrian army overthrew the newly created governments.
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