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Who were the "Red Shirts"?
a group that sought to intimidate both white and black voters into voting for the Democrats or not at all.
What is the definition of Nationalism?
The belief that people sharing a common culture and language should have their own nation-state.
Which Italian allied with France?
Second Italian War of Indepedence
Who was known for the movement for Italian Unity?
Giuseppe Mazzini
What Unification led to a strong economy?
German Unification
What was Young Italy?
An Italian political movement that advocated for Italian independence and a unified republic.
What is the process of bringing different regions or states together to form a single unified country?
Unification
What was the main war that started German Unification?
Franco-Prussian War
Who spoke the Blood Iron speech in 1862?
Otto Von Bismarks
What was the consequence to Italy due to the Unification?
Led to strongly diverse regions.
Giuseppe Garibaldi had his volunteer army of "guerrilla soldiers". Where were they sent to conquer?
Sicily, Naples, and Lombardy.
What is Papal States?
Church-controlled territories in central Italy that were incorporated into the unified Italian state.
What event under Bismarck's leadership, rapidly modernized its military and used political maneuvering to gain influence over other German states?
Rise of Prussia
Who drew Austria into a war with Sadina?
Count Camillo Di Cavour
The formation of Italy and Germany as unified nation-states disrupted the balance of power in Europe which led to... what?
Increased rivalries and alliances among major powers
What War was also known as the "Fraternal War" in 1866?
Austrio Prussian War
What is the Italian term for "resurgence" which refers to the movement for Italian Unification?
Risorgimento
What War put put two of Europe's largest powers and allies Austria and Russia as enemies?
The Crimean War
Who was the figurehead for Italian independence and republican ideals.
Giuseppe Garibaldi
What was the outcome of the shift in nationalism and imperialism during German and Italian?
The creation of two new powerful nation-states
How many German states had an alliance known as the German Confederation?
30
What is the definition of realpolitik?
A political approach that prioritizes practical considerations and power over ideology.
What was the main war that started Italy Unification?
Second War of Italian Independence
Who was the first king of unified Italy?
Victor Emmanuel II
After newfound strength, both unified Germany and Italy pursued... What?
Their Colonial Ambitions