Congress of Vienna and the Unification of Italy

Congress of Vienna A meeting of Royalty held in Vienna, Austria. September 1814 through June 1815 The agreements return many kings to power who Napoleon had removed. Most Kings eliminate the democratic reforms of the Revolution.

Congress of Vienna Redraws the map of Europe: – Creates a German Confederation – Increases the size of the Austrian Empire Creates a balance of power among the big countries of Europe to keep peace. Austria, Russia, Prussia and Great Britain are the main players.

The Unification of Italy: Young Italy Italy was made up of independent states despite sharing many common characteristics. Young Italy was an organization founded by Giuseppe Mazzini in 1831 to unite the Italians. Their objectives were to unite the Italian People, reduce the power of the Roman Catholic Church and expel foreigners.

The Unification of Italy: Sardinia in the lead One of Italy’s independent state was the Kingdom of Sardinia. Their king was Victor Emmanuel II and his Prime Minister was Count Camillo di Cavour. Cavour wanted to promote Italian industry. To reduce the power of the Catholic Church. To promote the country of Sardinia.

The Unification of Italy: Sardinia in the lead To win foreign support, Cavour joins the Crimean War Convinces the French to attack the Austrians Gets several states to join under the leadership of Victor Emmanuel II.

The Unification of Italy: Southern story In the Southern part of Italy, the Red Shirts are led by Giuseppe Garibaldi. Unifies agricultural southern Italy He turns it over to Victor Emmanuel II who controls the industrial north.