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Mazzini's (The founder of Young Italy) followers ceased the Papal States, and Mazzini proclaimed the Roman Republic.
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Victor Emmanuel II became King of Piedmont-Sardinia (Was later appointed King of Italy in 1861)
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Cavour, a liberal statesman was appointed prime minister of Piedmont-Sardinia.
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In a short conflict, French and Sardinian troops were able to defeat the Austrians.
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In Parma, Modena, and Tuscany, the people drove out their pro-Austrian rulers, and voted for annexation to Piedmont-Sardinia.
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Girabaldi, a military leader who was a friend of Mazzini's, army conquered the two Sicilies.
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Garibaldi, and a group of rebels in Southern Italy, gained control over the two Sicilies.
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After an annexation of the Papal States, The Kingdom of Italy was formed.
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After strengthening the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia for years, Cavour fell to his death.
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The start of the rise for increased military funding by Otto von Bismarck.
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The 7 Weeks War was fought by the Italians and the Prussians against the Austrians. From this, Italy was given Venetia.
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The North German Confederation was established.
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After a large dispute over political matters between Napoleon III and Otto von Bismarck, the former declared war. The Prussians won, and because of the bitterness of it, the seeds of WWI were planted.
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France withdrew its troops protecting the pope in Rome. Italians then occupied the city.
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The German Empire was established.