WHAP 5.2 Nationalism

Who was the prime minister of Piedmont-Sardinia who led the drive to unite the entire Italian Peninsula?

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Count di Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Otto Von Bismarck

What is the term for a vote of the people, which Cavour used to legitimize the joining of Italian city-states?

• Referendum

• Plebiscite

• Election

• Ballot

Which Italian nationalist's writings spurred the movement for a unified and independent Italy?

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Otto Von Bismarck

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Count di Cavour

Describe one way in which Cavour was influenced by Enlightenment thought.

• He believed in absolute monarchy.

• He believed in natural rights, progress, and constitutional monarchy.

• He rejected the idea of progress.

• He supported the divine right of kings.

Explain how Cavour practiced realpolitik in his efforts to unify Italy.

• He focused solely on diplomatic negotiations.

• He maneuvered Napoleon III of France into war with Austria.

• He avoided any military conflicts.

• He relied on economic sanctions.

What was the role of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the unification of Italy?

• He was a diplomat who negotiated treaties.

• He led the Red Shirts, a military force in the Italian city-states.

• He was a writer who inspired nationalism.

• He was a king who ruled over a unified Italy.

Identify one way in which Otto Von Bismarck practiced realpolitik.

• He avoided all forms of conflict.

• He engineered three wars to bring about German unification.

• He focused on cultural unification.

• He relied solely on economic policies.

What is nationalism, and how did it influence the period between 1750-1900?

• A belief in global unity; it led to the formation of international organizations.

• A strong feeling of pride in one's country; it often led to a desire for independence.

• A focus on economic growth; it resulted in industrialization.

• A rejection of traditional values; it caused cultural revolutions.

Analyze the strategic thinking behind Cavour's alliance with Giuseppe Garibaldi.

• Cavour wanted to suppress Garibaldi's influence.

• Cavour joined forces with Garibaldi to expand the unification effort further south.

• Cavour aimed to isolate Garibaldi from other nationalists.

• Cavour sought to use Garibaldi's military for personal gain.

Evaluate the impact of realpolitik on the unification of Germany and Italy.

• It had no significant impact on either country.

• It was crucial in both cases, as it involved strategic use of war and diplomacy.

• It only affected Germany, not Italy.

• It was a minor factor compared to economic policies.