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Revolution of 1848
Mazzini's (The founder of Young Italy) followers ceased the Papal States, and Mazzini proclaimed the Roman Republic. -
Piedmont-Sardinia's First King
Victor Emmanuel II became King of Piedmont-Sardinia (Was later appointed King of Italy in 1861) -
Rise of Cavour
Cavour, a liberal statesman was appointed prime minister of Piedmont-Sardinia. -
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Piedmont-Sardinia Unifies Italy
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Austrian Defeat
In a short conflict, French and Sardinian troops were able to defeat the Austrians. -
Annexation of Austrians
In Parma, Modena, and Tuscany, the people drove out their pro-Austrian rulers, and voted for annexation to Piedmont-Sardinia. -
Conquering of the Two Sicilies
Girabaldi, a military leader who was a friend of Mazzini's, army conquered the two Sicilies. -
Another Capture for Piedmont-Sardinia
Garibaldi, and a group of rebels in Southern Italy, gained control over the two Sicilies. -
The Formation of Italy
After an annexation of the Papal States, The Kingdom of Italy was formed. -
Cavour's Death
After strengthening the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia for years, Cavour fell to his death. -
Prussian Military
The start of the rise for increased military funding by Otto von Bismarck. -
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7 Weeks War
The 7 Weeks War was fought by the Italians and the Prussians against the Austrians. From this, Italy was given Venetia. -
The North German Confederation
The North German Confederation was established. -
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The Franco-Prussian War
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. -
Rome
France withdrew its troops protecting the pope in Rome. Italians then occupied the city. -
The German Empire
The German Empire was established.