Question

Based on what you know about German unification and Italian unification, explain how nationalism played a role in

making each happen. In what ways did nationalism unite people and in what ways did it divide them? Write a paragraph
of 250 to 300 words, citing information you have learned to support your argument.

Answer 1

Answer:Nationalism became the most significant force for self-determination and unification in Europe of the 1800’s, It fed the desire of different groups to be free of rulers from large empires and form there own countries. Therefore, Nationalism will result in the formation of Italy, Germany and various Latin American countries It will also bring about the destruction of the Austrian and Ottoman Empire. During the reign of Napoleon, Italy was unified for a brief time. However, The Congress of Vienna divided Italy into smaller states and territories that were controlled by Austria and Spain, Italians wanted to free themselves of foreign control and once again become a unified nation. So, Nationalist began to form secret societies throughout Italy, Unification was the goal of groups such as the Young Italy Movement led by Giuseppe Mazzini who called for the establishment of a republic. King Victor Emmanuel II, who led the kingdom of Sardinia wanted to be a model for Italian nationalism. Then we have Count Camillo Cavour, a prominent Italian Nationalist, who was the Prime Minister of Sardinia because of his actions France and Great Britain declared war on Russia in an effort to stop the Russians from taking over the weaker Ottoman Empire.Sardinia entered the war allied with France and Great Britain, in hopes of achieving assistance in unifying Italy and In 1858, Sardinia and France planned to attack Austria.

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Answer 2

Nationalism played an important role in the unifications of Germany and Italy. People united under a shared language, culture, and history. In Germany, they united to fight against the French and other powers keeping them from becoming a sovereign state. Otto von Bismarck led the German states into wars against Austria and France, which helped unite the German states under a common cause. The Italians joined to fight the Austrian Empire. However, after unification, nationalism created a division between Italian nationalists and leaders of the Roman Catholic Church. In Germany, differences arose between liberals and conservatives.

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