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Why did Garibaldi declare himself dictator of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies?

He wanted to rule the southern kingdom of Italy.

He wanted to keep a promise he made to Mazzini.

He wanted to rid Italy of the Bourbon monarch.

He wanted to aid Cavour in allegiance with France.

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Answer:

He wanted to rid Italy of the Bourbon monarch.

Step-by-step explanation:

Garibaldi led 1,000 men—known as Redshirts—to take the island of Sicily and Naples on the mainland from the Bourbon prince.

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