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Nationalist revolts boomed across the region
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young Italy
Giuseppe Mazzini founded Young Italy, a secret society whose goal was "to constitute Italy, one, free, idependent, republic nation." -
The leadership of the Risorgimento was passed to the kingdom of Sardinia
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Revolutionary Republic
Mazzini set up a revolutionary republic in Rome, but was soon toppled by French forces. -
Cavour
Victor Emmanuel appointed Count Camillo Cavour the prime minister. He was flexible, practical, and crafty politician. He was a monarchist who beleived in Realpolitik, just like Bismarck. -
Crimean War
Sardinia helped Britain and France fight in the Crimean War against Russia. Gained voice at the peace conference and the attention of Napoleon III. -
Garibaldi
Garibaldi made a force of one thousand red shirt volonteers. They went to Sicily with weapons and two ships provided by Cavour. -
Victor Emmanuel II was crowned king of Italy