Important German Dates
The Rhineland.
This figure was an iron ruler, became Chancellor, and often used whatever means to achieve his ends in Germany. He desired a Germany controlled by Prussia.
Otto Von Bismarck.
At the start of this decade, Germany and Italy were both unified nations.
1870.
Known as "The Owl" he united a disorderly and Young Italy during his life, spreading ideals of uprising and unification.
Guiseppe Mazzini.
Italy did not form into a country until a certain part of this century.
Mid-19th Century.
The wars of unification occurred primarily during which decade?
The 1860s.
This war, won easily by Prussia, between Prussia and Austria resulted in Austria giving Venetia to Italy.
The Seven Weeks War.
This country had issues of conflict between the Northern and Southern regions after unification.
Italy.
A politician known as "The Fox" he stepped towards unification and made deals to unite the majority of Northern Italy.
Camillo Cavour.
Before 1848, there were multiple of these attempting to unify Italy.
Liberal Revolts.
This war between Germany and France lasted about 6 months due to Germany's preparation and military might.
Franco-Prussian War.
A short war between France and Germany which ended in the loss of France, resulting in the treaty of Frankfurt and France paying Indemnity.
The Franco-Prussian War.
During this year, both Italy and Germany at unsuccessful attempts at revolution.
1848.
An intense soldier known as "The Lion," he united two regions of Italy and used his Italian Patriot army known as The Red Shirts to create a unified republic.
Giuseppe Garibaldi.
This region of Italy was united by deals made from "The Fox."
Northern Italy.
Germany was officially united and a country by this year.
1871.
Nationalism.
This war, fought by Prussia, resulted in Italy gaining Venetia.
Seven Weeks War.
This figure took major steps to industrialize Italy, adding roads, canals, and railroads to improve functionality throughout the country.
Camillo Cavour.
Kingdom of Two Sicilies.
Otto Von Bismark died in this year.
1898.
Germany's desire for this region of land near France caused the Franco-Prussian war.
Southern Catholic States.
Germany was confident and secure in this element of their nation after unification.
Military.
Camillo Cavour stopped this man from conquering Rome and the Papal States.
Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Italy was a country by this year, including the Papal States and Venetia.
1870.