Question

describe the process of unification of Italy

5 marks 6-8 points needed​

Answer 1

Unification of Italy:

• During the mid 19th century, Italy was divided into 7 states. Out of these only 1 state called ‘Sardinia Piedmont’ was ruled by the Italian Princely house.
• Victor Emanuel - 2 took the responsibility of unifying states through war. He was supported by Cavour and Garibaldi.
• Cavour tactfully took help of France to defeat the Austrian Habsburgs Forces and free Northern Italy.
• Garibaldi's armed volunteers marched into South Italy and Kingdom of Two Sicilies. They took the support of local peasants to drive away the Spanish rulers.
• In March 1860, Central Italian states of Tuscany, Modena, Parma, Papal and Rome were united with Sardinia Piedmont state.

In 1861, Victor Emanuel - 2 was declared as the king of United Italy.

Answer 2

Answer:

The process of unification of ITALY was the work of 3 main leaders, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Count Cavour, and Victory Emmanuel II . ... #) Victory Emmanuel the 2nd defeated the popes of France and freeing the southern region and completing the unification of Italy and he was proclaimed the emperor of united Italy.

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