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Revoulution of 1848
Mazzini and his followers seized the papal states. Mazzini proclaimed it the Roman Republic -
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Revolution of 1848
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Victor Emmanuel II comes to power.
Victor Emmanuel II becomes King of Sardinia and holds his rule for 12 year. -
Cavour Appointed Prime minsister
In 1852, Cavour was appointed Prime minister of Sardinia Pedmont. He stregnthened the country by promoting industry, building railroads, and enlarging the army. -
Conquering of the Two Sicilies
Garibaldi and his army conquered the two Sicilies. Geribaldi now considered ¨The Sword of Unifiction¨. -
Creation of Prussian Military Power
Bismark goverened virtually as a dictator. He created a powerful Prussian military machine. -
Danish War
Bismark declared war on Denmark, and he easily defeated them. Prussia and Austria became the joint owners of two provinces. -
Austro-Prussian War
Bismark stirred up conflicts between the Austrians which left the Austrians to declare war on the Prussians. Prussia easily defeated the Austrians, humilating the Austrians. -
Bismarks Annexation
Following the Austro-Prussian war, The Prussians annexed several German states. -
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Franco-Prussian war
The Prussians fueled this war using nationalistic ideologies.