Italian and German Unification

By mikevanover
  • Period: to

    The Revolution of 1848

  • King of the 2 sicilies promises a constitution

  • Cavour is appointed as Prime Minister Sardinia-Piedmont

    He was out of office in March 23, 1861

  • Garibaldi Conquers the two sicilies.

    Garibaldi was known as the sword of unification.

  • Victor Emmanuel the 2nd Becomes king of Italy

    1st king of a United Italy since the 6th Century

  • Cavour Dies

  • Period: to

    Bismarck rules as dictator

    Could not find specific dates.
    Bismarck ignored lawmakers, violated the Prussian Constituion.

  • Danish War Starts

    Bismarck started a war with Denmark over the provinces in Schleswig and Holstein.

  • Austro-Prussian war starts

    Bismarck wanted to end Austrian power in Germany.

  • Establishment of the North German Confederation

    Bismarck annexes multiple north german states forming the North Germany Confederation.

  • Ottoman Empire Falls

    They resisted Nationalistic Change and that cost them their empire