Unification of Italy and Nationalism

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Italian nationalism and unification.

Nationalism

Extreme loyalty to a nation and the belief that one's own country is superior to others.

Heart of Italian Unification

Giuseppe Mazzini, who was integral in promoting the idea of a unified Italy through the Young Italy movement.

Brains of Italian Unification

Camillo di Cavour, who used his political acumen and alliances to advance the cause of unification.

Sword of Italy

Giuseppe Garibaldi, who led military campaigns to unify Italy and is known for his guerilla warfare techniques.

Congress of Vienna

The 1815 meeting that aimed to maintain the balance of power in Europe and suppressed national movements.

Young Italy

A nationalist movement founded by Giuseppe Mazzini aimed at unifying Italian states.

Triple Alliance

A military alliance formed in 1882 between Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany to defend each other against possible attacks.

Emigration from Italy

The phenomenon of a large number of Italians leaving the country in the 1880s due to poverty and unemployment.

Red Shirts

The group led by Garibaldi that played a crucial role in the unification of Italy, recognized for their distinctive uniforms.

Unified Italy in 1861

The year in which Italian territories voted for unification under King Victor Emmanuel.

Social and Economic Challenges After Unification

Issues such as regional differences, poverty, and political disenfranchisement faced by Italy post-unification.

Il Risorgimento

A nationalist newspaper founded by Cavour that played a key role in the unification movement.