Viva Garibaldi!" The French government sent 10,000 soldiers to Nice, closed the Italian newspaper Il Diritto di Nizza and imprisoned several demonstrators. The population of Nice rose from 8 to 10 February, and the three days of demonstration became known as "Niçard Vespers."
"Long live Garibaldi!" The French government dispatched 10,000 soldiers to Nice, shut down the Italian newspaper Il Diritto di Nizza and imprisoned several protesters. The population of Nice increased from February 8 to 10, and the three days of protest became known as "Niçard Vespers."