Italian Unification Notes Review

What is nationalism?

• A sense of pride and devotion in one's nation or ethnic group

• A political ideology that advocates for the abolition of nations

• A belief in the superiority of one's own nation

• A desire for global unity and cooperation

Which region in Spain has a desire for an independent nation?

• Catalonia

• Andalusia

• Galicia

• Basque

Who founded the secret society Young Italy with the goal of establishing a united Italy?

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Count Camillo Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

Who was the monarch of Sardinia and wanted to increase his power by joining other states to his own?

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Count Camillo Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

Which war did Sardinia help Britain and France fight in order to gain their support against Austria?

• Crimean War

• Napoleonic Wars

• World War I

• American Revolutionary War

Who led a volunteer force known as the Red Shirts to gain control of Sicily and march towards Naples?

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Count Camillo Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

Who was crowned king of Italy in 1861?

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Count Camillo Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

What type of government did Italy become after unification?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

What were some of the problems Italy faced after unification?

• Regional rivalries and differences

• Lack of natural resources

• Foreign invasions

• Religious conflicts

What did the Italian government do in response to the left's struggles and social unrest?

• Implemented socialist policies

• Cracked down on anarchists

• Extended suffrage and improved social conditions

• Encouraged emigration