Italian Unification (1831-1848) By hannahhannah Jan 1, 1815 Congress of Vienna ignored nationalists Austria took control of northern Italy Jan 1, 1820 Nationalist revolts exploded in Italy Jan 1, 1831 Mazzini founds Young Italy (an indpendent republic) and he inspires others like it Jan 1, 1849 Mazzini sets up Republic of Rome (French repress) He sparks future plans for revolutionary revolts Jan 1, 1852 Cavour appointed prime minister liberal Realpolitik: He involved the kingdom on the British and French side of the Crimean War Jan 1, 1855 Sardinia fights with Britain and France against Russia Jan 1, 1858 Secret deal with France and Napoleon, war with Austria-annexed Lombardy, nationalists in other states overthrow Austrian-backed rulers Jan 1, 1860 Garibaldi and red shirts in Naples supported by Cavour with weapons Jan 1, 1861 Victor Emmanuel I takes Papal States, Garibaldi gives over Naples and Sicily, Cavour dies Jan 1, 1865 Negotiated with Bismarck after Austro-Prussian war for Venetia Jan 1, 1870 Franco-Prussian War, French leave Rome and Italy is united
