Question

Briefly explain the process of unification of italy

Answer 1

Italian unification, or the Risorgimento, was the political and social movement that consolidated different states of the Italian peninsula into the single state of the Kingdom of Italy in the 19th century.

Answer 2

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► Political Fragmentation :

Like Germany, Italy was also politically fragmented. During the middle of 19th century, Italy was divided into 7 states, of which only one, Sardinia-Piedmont was ruled by an Italian Prince.

► Role of Mazzini :

Giuseppe Mazzini made efforts to unite Italian Republic. He had formed a secret society called 'Young Italy' for achieving his goals.

► Role of Count Cavour :

He was the Chief Minister who led the movement to unify Italy. He formed a tactful diplomatic alliance with France and defeated the Austrian forces.

► Role of Giuseppe Garibaldi :

Garibaldi also formed armed volunteers, In 1860, they marched into South Italy and the Kingdom of Two Sicilies and succeeded in driving out the Spanish rulers.

In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed King of United Italy.

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