write down the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of Italy.
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Explanation:
(i) Giuseppe Mazzini was an Italian revolutionary, born in Genoa in 1807.
(ii) He became member of various secret societies such as ‘Young Italy’ or ‘Young Europe’.
(iii) He attempted revolution in Liguria.
(iv) He wanted unification with wider alliance of nations.
(v) He frightened conservatives through opposition of monarchy and vision of democratic republics.
(vi) He favoured war for unification of Italy.
(vii) He wanted Economic development and Political dominance.
Answer:
1. he was was an Italian revolutionary born in Genoa, 1807 who became a member of the secret society of the Carbonari
2. he was sent to prison for revolting against the monarchs at the age of 24
3. he then formed secret society i. e. young Italy and young Europe in Marseilles and Berne respectively
4. He also helped Bismarck during the war for unification of Italy ( he had sought to put together coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic )
5. He believed that good had intended nations to be the natural units of mankind. So Italy couldn't continue to be the patchwork of small states and kingdoms.
6. even Duke Metternich of Austria even stated that he was the most dangerous enemy of their social order i. e. monarchical rule