Question

Briefly trace the process of german and italy unification

Answer 1

In the middle of the nineteenth century, industrialization, urbanization, and the development of European railroad networks strengthened the centralization of national markets and increased the government role in shaping economic and social policies.The growing financial infrastructure associated with banks and stock markets also entailed a new demand for the government to play a greater role as enforcer of rules and guarantor of risky railroad investments.In 1834, Prussia created the German Customs Union (Zollverein) in order to promote German economic development and financial security while affirming Prussian leadership.

Answer 2

Giuseppe Mazzini inititated a unification programme but it failed.

Then Chief Minister Cavour led the movement with the help of Giuseppe Garibaldi and succeeded in defeating Austrian forces in 1859.

In 1860,Garibaldi marched into South Italy and kingdom of two Sicillies and succeeded in winning support of local peasants in order to drive out Spanish rulers.

In 1861,Victor Emmanuel 2nd was proclaimed the king of United Italy.