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The Unification of Italy: Nationalism's Triumph in Europe, 1815-1860

Explore the stirrings of nationalism in 19th-century Italy post-Congress of Vienna, the role of key figures like Cavour and Garibaldi in unification, and the challenges faced thereafter. Witness the triumph of nationalism and the struggles for Italian unity.

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The Unification of Italy: Nationalism's Triumph in Europe, 1815-1860

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  1. Preview Starting Points Map: Europe,1815 Main Idea / Reading Focus Stirrings of Nationalism Quick Facts: Elements of Nationalism The Path Toward Unity Garibaldi and the Red Shirts Italian Unification

  2. Preview, continued Map: The Unification of Italy Challenges After Unification Italian Unification

  3. Click the icon to play Listen to History audio. Click the icon below to connect to the Interactive Maps.

  4. Italian Unification Main Idea In the 1800s, Italian states rebelled against Austria and unified as the Kingdom of Italy. • Reading Focus • How did nationalism stir in Italy after the Congress of Vienna? • What role did Cavour and Sardinia play in the path toward Italian unification? • How did Garibaldi and the Red Shirts help unite Italy? • What challenges did Italy face after unification?

  5. Witness History Audio: Stirrings of Nationalism Nationalism Triumphs in Europe Obstacles to Italian Unity At the Congress of Vienna, Austria was given much of northern Italy, while the Hapsburgs and a French Bourbon ruler controlled other Italian states. Giuseppe Mazzini and other nationalists wanted to unite the peninsula and its people, who spoke the same language. Section 3: Unifying Italy Note Taking Transparency 140 1 of 6

  6. Italian Peninsula had not been unified since fall of Roman Empire Most spoke same language, but peninsula divided into competing states, each with own government Napoleon invaded Italy United many states under one government Unification did not last After Napoleon’s defeat, Congress of Vienna split Italian states Spirit of nationalism began to rise through Europe Stirrings of Nationalism

  7. After Congress of Vienna • Austrian Prince Metternich wanted Congress of Vienna to maintain old Europe, old relationships • 15 years after Congress, old order destroyed beyond repair • 1800s, nationalism a growing force in Europe, fostered by decisions made at Congress of Vienna • National Groups Ignored • Congress had ignored national groups, placing them under control of large empires; some empires included different ethnic groups • Italians split into three groups—much of northern Italy under Austrian rule, other states under Hapsburgs, still others under a French ruler • Italian nationalism grew in opposition to these conditions

  8. Young Italy Secret Societies • 1831, popular writer, Giuseppe Mazzini, launched nationalist group called Young Italy to fight for unification of Italian states • Mazzini had been exiled but smuggled patriotic pamphlets into Italy • Young Italy attracted tens of thousands of Italians to cause of unification • Italian artists, writers, thinkers became interested in celebrating Italy’s cultural traditions • Others formed secret societies to work for political change, plotted to overthrow Austrian government in Italy Mazzini and Young Italy

  9. Define What is nationalism? Answer(s): devotion to one's national group

  10. Nationalism Triumphs in Europe The Struggle for Italy Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia wanted to enlarge his kingdom. His prime minister, Count Camillo Cavour, got Napoleon III to agree to aid Sardinia in any war with Austria, and then Cavour provoked the war. France helped Sardinia defeat Austria and annex the province of Lombardy. Other provinces soon also joined Sardinia and with the help of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a nationalist leader in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Victor Emmanuel II became king of Italy. Section 3: Unifying Italy Color Transparency 133: Right Leg in the Boot at Last 2 of 6

  11. Uprisings, Revolutions Cavour and Sardinia • 1848, nationalist-inspired revolutions spread throughout Europe • In some Italian states, citizens rebelled against Austrian rule • Piedmont declared war against Austria, fought for year, was defeated • Others seized Rome, 1849; French troops helped pope regain control • Only successful revolt was in Sardinia • Rulers forced to grant new constitution; Sardinia remained independent • One of most important leaders of Italian unification emerged, Camillo di Cavour • Founded nationalist newspaper, Il Risorgimento—“resurgence” or “rebirth” The Path Toward Unity As Italian nationalism grew, some Italians led unsuccessful rebellions. Then two men rose to lead a successful movement to unify Italy.

  12. Sardinia and Italy • Kingdom of Sardinia • 1852, Cavour became prime minister of independent Kingdom of Sardinia • Believed thriving economy important for Italy to be reborn • Economy • Cavour worked to build Sardinian economy • Believed Italy should be reborn as monarchy • Ally • Cavour in position to cultivate powerful ally • Supported France in war with Russia; gave France provinces of Savoy, Nice • France’s Support • France agreed to support Sardinia in war against Austria • 1860, northern Italian states liberated from control of Austrian Empire

  13. Identify Cause and Effect How did Cavour help Sardinia break free from the Austrian Empire? Answer(s): He cultivated an alliance with the French.

  14. Garibaldi and the Red Shirts • Sword of Italy • Many Italians consider Cavour “brain” of Italian unification, Mazzini “heart” • Giuseppe Garibaldi has been called “sword” of Italy • Garibaldi joined Young Italy movement, 1833 • Exile • Nationalist activities forced Garibaldi to flee Italy twice • Learned techniques of guerilla warfare while living in South America • Returned to Italy often to continue fight to free Italy from Austrian domination • Return • 1854, Garibaldi returned for good • Cavour asked to lead part of Sardinian army in war against Austria • After bitter fighting, Austrians agreed to give up Lombardy, retaining Venetia

  15. I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor food; I offer only hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and death. Let him who loves his country with his heart, and not merely with his lips, follow me. Giuseppe Garibaldi

  16. Unification The Red Shirts • 1861, territories held elections, all agreed to unification • Holdouts were Venetia, still belonging to Austria; Papal States, under French troops supporting pope • 1866, Prussia defeated Austria, gave Venetia to Italy • 1870, Prussia forced French to withdraw from Rome • Italian troops entered Rome, completed unification under King Victor Emmanuel • Followers known as Red Shirts because of colorful uniforms • By July 1860, using guerilla warfare, Garibaldi, Red Shirts gained control of island of Sicily • September, Garibaldi, Sardinian troops conquered Naples • Red Shirts now controlled southern part Italian peninsula • Garibaldi offered Kingdom of Two Sicilies to Sardinian king Victor Emmanuel Control and Elections

  17. Nationalism Triumphs In Europe: Section 3 Color Transparency 133: Right Leg in the Boot at Last 5 of 6

  18. Find the Main Idea What actions led Garibaldi to be called the “sword” of Italian unification? Answer(s): He used guerilla tactics to gain control of the southern Italian states.

  19. Nationalism Triumphs in Europe Challenges Facing the New Nation Italy’s unification was not a smooth process. The industrial north and the agricultural south were difficult to bring together. The Catholic Church asked its members to stand against the government that did away with the Papal States. Leftist radicals also fought against what they saw as a government that was too conservative. Section 3: Unifying Italy History Interactive: Unifying Italy QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 3 of 6

  20. Social, Economic Problems Poverty, Emigration Reforms • Strong regional differences led to lack of unity • Southern Italians resented being governed by Rome • Catholic Church did not recognize Italy as legitimate nation • Poverty serious problem, caused many to emigrate • 1880s, large numbers left Italy, many for Americas • Unemployment, rising taxes led to rioting, violence • Voting reform a major priority • 1870, only wealthiest Italian men could vote • By late 1800s most adult male taxpayers could vote Challenges After Unification In the years after unification, Italy faced many new challenges. Although politically unified, Italy had to deal with a number of social and economic problems.

  21. A New Foreign Policy Empire Building • 1882, Italy formed military alliance with Austria-Hungary, Germany • Agreed to defend each other against any possible attack • Arrangement known as Triple Alliance; this, other alliances, brought Europe to war in 1914 • Italy tried to build empire • Tried to gain control over Ethiopia • Failed after being defeated by larger Ethiopian army, 1896 • 1911, Italy declared war on Ottoman Empire; gained territory in Africa Reforms and Empire • As Italy industrialized, particularly in north, government passed reforms including laws limiting work hours, prohibiting child labor • Government encouraged building transportation, water systems to improve cities, encourage industry

  22. Summarize What problems did Italy face after unification? Answer(s): Regional differences kept the nation from being truly united; pope did not recognize Italy as a legitimate nation; widespread poverty caused many Italians to emigrate.

  23. Nationalism Triumphs In Europe: Section 3 Note Taking Transparency 140 4 of 6

  24. Nationalism Triumphs In Europe: Section 3 Progress Monitoring Transparency 6 of 6

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