Italian Unification | 3 Minute History

The video explores Italy's journey from a collection of independent states to a unified nation. Initially fragmented, Italy saw no calls for unification until Napoleon's invasion. Post-Napoleon, Italy reverted to independent states until the revolutions of 1848, which were ultimately suppressed. The Second War of Italian Independence, aided by alliances with France, led to significant territorial gains. Despite setbacks, Italy eventually unified, capturing Venice and Rome. However, the new nation faced linguistic and economic challenges, contributing to global tensions that preceded World War One.

What was the state of Italy before the revolutions of 1848?

• A unified kingdom under a single ruler

• A democratic republic with elected leaders

• A colony under the control of the British Empire

• A collection of independent states with different rulers

Who was the key figure leading the unification movement in Italy?

• Victor Emanuel II

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Giuseppe Mazzini

What was the outcome of the Second War of Italian Independence?

• The French took control of the entire Italian peninsula

• Italy remained divided into independent states

• The Austrians regained control over all of Italy

• Italy was unified under the Kingdom of Sardinia

Which city became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy after the withdrawal of French troops?

• Naples

• Venice

• Florence

• Rome

What major global event was influenced by the alliances formed during Italy's unification?

• The American Civil War

• World War One

• The Franco-Prussian War

• The Crimean War