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Mazzini Siezes the Papal States
Giuseppe Mazzini, the founder of Italy, seized the Papal States during the February Revolution of 1848. He then took over the Roman Republic. He is often referred as the soul of unification. -
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Victor Emmanuel II becomes King
Victor Emmanuel became King of Sardinia-Piedmont 1849. He retained nis nations liberal constitution and supported cavour. -
Cavour appointed Prime Minister
Cavour promoted industry, built railroads improved agriculture and enlarged the army. -
Cavour declares War
Cavour teams up with Napoleon III of France to fight the Austrians in the Austro-Sardinian War. -
Garibaldi, the Sword of Unification
Garibaldi was a friend of Mazzini, defended Mazzinis Roman Republic against French. Also conquered the Two Siciles in 1860 -
The Duchies
People from Parma, Modena, and Tuscany drove out pro-Austrian rulers, and ten voted to annex Sardinia-Piedmont. -
Creation of Prussian Military Power
German government request for military funds was defeated in the Prussian Legislature -
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Austro-Prussian War
Prussians allied with Italians, and they wanted the Italian-inhabited territory back. It was held by Austria. The Prussian army invaded Austria to get back their land. -
Franco-Prussian War
Bismarck wanted a war with the French, so they could merge into a Prussian controlled unified Germany. Napoleon III declared war on Prussia, which was joined by the four german states.