what is the unification of Italy
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★ in the middle of 18th century ,Italy was divided into 7 states of which sardinia and piedmont were under princely states.
★ north, under Austria, Centre ruled by Pope and South ruled by Spain.
★ the main leader surveyer Victor Immanuel II of sardinia, Chief Minister Count Cavour Mazzini and Garibaldi.
★ with their initiative in 1861 Victor Emmanuel was declared king of United Italy.
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Answer: 1. political fragmentation: like germany,Italy was also politically fragmented. During the middle of the 19th century, Italy was divided into seven states, of which only one sardania- Piedmont was ruled by an Italian state.
2. Role of mazzini : Giuseppe mazzini made efforts to unite Italian republic. He had formed a secret society called ' young italy ' for achieving his goal.
3. Role of count cavour : he was the cheif minister who led movement to unify italy. He formed a diplomatic alliance with France and defeated the Austrian forces.
4. Role of Giuseppe Garibaldi : Garibaldi also formed armed volunteers. In 1860, they marched in to South Italy and the kingdom of two scilices and succeeded in driving out the spanish rulers.
In 1861, victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed the king of United Italy.