Nationalism and Italian Unification

What was the primary goal of the Italian unification movement?

• To create a federation of Italian city-states.

• To establish a monarchy in each Italian state.

• To promote regional independence from foreign powers.

• To unify the various states of the Italian peninsula into a single nation.

Who is known as the 'Father of Italy'?

• Vittorio Emanuele II

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Cavour

• Mussolini

Which two regions were primarily involved in the unification of Italy?

• Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

• Sicily and Calabria

• Piedmont and Lombardy

• Lazio and Abruzzo

What year was the Kingdom of Italy officially proclaimed?

• 1871

• 1885

• 1861

• 1859

What role did Giuseppe Garibaldi play in the unification?

• He led the economic reforms in Italy.

• Garibaldi was a famous artist during the unification.

• Giuseppe Garibaldi played a crucial role as a military leader in the unification of Italy.

• He was a political advisor to the king.

Which war helped to facilitate the unification of Italy in 1859?

• World War I

• Franco-Prussian War

• Napoleonic Wars

• Second Italian War of Independence

What was the significance of the Treaty of Turin in 1860?

• The Treaty of Turin ended the Franco-Prussian War.

• The Treaty of Turin established a military alliance with Austria.

• The Treaty of Turin granted independence to the Kingdom of Sicily.

• The Treaty of Turin was significant for Italian unification, transferring Savoy and Nice to Sardinia.

Who was the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia who played a key role in unification?

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Pope Pius IX

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Count Camillo di Cavour

What was the impact of the Austro-Prussian War on Italian unification?

• Italian unification was delayed due to the war.

• The war had no effect on Italian territories.

• The war strengthened Austrian control over Italy.

• The Austro-Prussian War facilitated Italian unification by weakening Austrian influence and allowing for the annexation of Venetia.

Which city became the capital of Italy in 1871?

• Naples

• Milan

• Florence

• Rome