Italian And German Unification Flashcards
What did Giuseppe Mazzini do?
He started the Risorgimento movement, founded young Italy, spent many years in exile
What was Young Italy?
A group of Italian nationalists determined to make a free and independent Italy
Who was Victor Emanuel?
Ruler of Sardinia, given title of the king of Italy
Who was Camillo Cavour?
Prime minister of Sardinia, newspaper editor, strengthened Sardinia’s economy, launched wars to gain power, leader of Italian unification movement
Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi?
Leader of Red shirts, member of young Italy, many years in exile, soldier
What were the red shirts?
Italian nationalists led by Garibaldi, fought for the unification of Italy
Were the red shirts successful?
Yes
Who was Otto Von Bismarck?
Prime minster of Germany, wanted to unify Germany
Who was Kaiser Wilhelm?
Leader of Germany, appointed Bismarck prime minister, promoted Prussian army
What was Prussia like in the 19th century?
It was the largest, most powerful kingdom among Germanic states
What is “Blood and Iron”
Rule with policy of military conquests fueled by the Industrial Revolution
