Italian Unification and Key Figures

The video explores Italy's division into eight parts post-Vienna Congress, highlighting economic struggles and feudal dominance. It delves into early revolutionary movements, focusing on the Carbonari and their aim for unification. The 1848 revolutions, led by figures like Mazzini and Garibaldi, are discussed, emphasizing their impact on Italian unification. Piedmont's strategic role under Cavour is examined, including alliances and wars with Austria. The final steps towards unification, including the annexation of Venice and Rome, are covered, marking the completion of Italy's unification by 1870.

What was the main economic activity in Italy post-Vienna Congress?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Silk and cotton production

• Manufacturing

What were the living conditions of the majority of Italian peasants?

• Poor and comparable to animals

• Moderate with some hardships

• Wealthy and influential

• Comfortable and prosperous

Who were the Carbonari?

• Foreign invaders

• Italian merchants

• Secret revolutionary societies

• A group of Italian nobles

What was Giuseppe Mazzini's role in the Italian unification?

• He was a king

• He was a military general

• He was a revolutionary leader

• He was a foreign diplomat

Which Italian leader declared war on Austria in 1848?

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Count Cavour

• Charles Albert of Piedmont

What was the outcome of the 1848 revolutions in Italy?

• Complete success

• Total failure

• Temporary success followed by defeat

• Partial success

Who became the Prime Minister of Piedmont in 1852 and played a crucial role in Italian unification?

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Charles Albert

• Count Cavour

Which war did Piedmont join to gain favor with France and England?

• Napoleonic Wars

• Austro-Prussian War

• Crimean War

• Franco-Prussian War

What was the significance of the 1860 plebiscite organized by Garibaldi?

• It confirmed Victor Emmanuel II as king

• It dissolved the Italian parliament

• It established a republic

• It declared war on Austria

When did Rome become the capital of unified Italy?

• 1861

• 1866

• 1875

• 1870