German Unification
The Prime Minister Of Prussia, who believed in achieving unification through "blood and iron."
Otto von Bismarck
Who formed the secret society "Young Italy"?
Giuseppe Mazzini
What were the Primary Identities of the people that inhabited the British Isles?
English; Welsh; Scot; and Irish
1. 18 January, 1871 ; Hall Of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles
2. Kaiser William I of Prussia
Through a tactful diplomatic alliance with France engineered by ____, Sardinia-Piedmont succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859.
Chief Minister Cavour
What was the Act of Union? and When was it passed?
The Act of Union was an act between Scotland and England to form the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain' and it allowed the English to impose its influence on the Scot. It was passed in 1707.
Prussian Army fought three wars over seven years. Against which countries and when did it end?
1. Wars were with Austria , France and Denmark.
2. Ended in 1871
Out of the Seven States of Italy, which was the only one to be ruled by an Italian princely house?
Sardinia - Piedmont
How was Ireland incorporated into the United Kingdom?
Ireland was deeply divided between Catholics and Protestants.
The English helped the Protestants of Ireland to establish their dominance over a largely Catholic country.
The Catholic revolts were suppressed. After a failed revolt, Ireland was forcibly incorporated into the United Kingdom in 1801.
What did the new state predominantly place an emphasis on?
The new state placed a strong emphasis on modernising the currency, banking, legal and judicial systems in Germany. (Prussian measures and practices often became a model for the rest of Germany.)
Role of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the unification of Italy
Giuseppe Garibaldi led the Red Shirts and played a crucial role in military campaigns. In 1860, they marched into South Italy and the Kingdom of Two Sicilies and succeeded in winning the support of the local peasants in order to drive out the Spanish rulers.
Definition of Ethnic
"Nationalist Sentiments were often mobilised by conservatives for promoting state power and achieving political dominance over Europe." How is this true in the case of the German Unification?
Nationalist feelings were wide-spread among the middle-class Germans, who in 1848 tried to unite the different regions of the German confederation into a nation-state governed by an elected parliament. This was however repressed, after which Prussia took on the mantle for unification of the confederation. It also provided a chance for asserting its dominance.
Explain the importance of the integration of Rome and Venice in the Italian unification process.
Rome was the capital of the Papal States, and Venice was under Austrian control. Integrating these cities into the Italian state was essential for territorial completeness and political unity. It symbolized the completion of Italian unification and the establishment of a centralized government.
Explain why the formation/unification of Great Britain is a "strange case"?
The formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval or revolution. It was the result of a long-drawn-out process. There was no British nation prior to the 18th century. The primary identities of the people who inhabited the British Isles were ethnic ones - English, Welsh, Scot or Irish. All of these ethnic groups had their own cultural and political traditions. But as the English nation steadily grew in wealth, importance and power, it was able to extend its influence over the other nations of the islands.