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Explain the unification of Italy.

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Explain the unification of Italy.
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Yogita Ingle 5 years ago

  • The unification of Italy is the result of dedication, contribution and effort of three great leaders Mazzini, Cavour and Garibaldi.
  • During 1830s, Giuseppe Mazzini had tried to unite Italy. He formed the secret society called Young Italy.  But both the uprising in 1831 and 1848 failed.
  • Even the ruling elites also wanted a unified Italy which would offer economic development and political dominance.
  • The unification of Italy was a result of many wars. Chief Minister Cavour made a tactful diplomatic alliance with France and Sardinia-Piedmont succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859.
  • A large number of armed volunteers under the leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi joined the unification movement.
  • In 1860, they marched into South Italy and the Kingdom of the Two Sicily succeeded to drive out the Spanish rulers with the help of local people.
  • In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed as king of United Italy.
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