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States United by Nationalism (Italy (Cavour (created an alliance between…
States United by Nationalism
Italy
Cavour
created an alliance between middle class and aristocrats
became chief minister of Sardinian monarchy in 1852
was able to control radical elements on his side
wants to create a constitutional monarchy
Garibaldi
put Italy before his own agenda
nationalist
kind of crazy - Erin
wants to create a republic
OBSTACLES to unification
Different customs, language barriers, and loyalties
Italy: Only 2% of individuals spoke (what is now known as) Italian
Pope (Religion Over Unification)
Germany
Otto von Bismarck (aka DJ Biz)
Had a strong national government (until 1890)
Conniving/Manipulative (took land from Prussia)
Pushed country to war
Won over both the catholic center and the conservative protestant Junkers, Nobles w/ large landholding
Realpolitik - Blood and Iron
Blood: War
Iron: Industry
OBSTACLES to unification
Prussia and Austria tried to stop king Frederick William IV’s attempt of German unification (1850)
Socialist vs. Catholics (Bismarck's Opponents)
Wars to help unify the nation
Germany: different religious values/traditions
France
Napoleon III
First example of nationalism and conservatism together
Got rid of politicians
The lower class liked him because he regulated housing and credit unions
Started universal male suffrage, but was still an absolute monarch
election system ended up disintegrating bc the people didn't like govt backed candidates
The govt took over itself when he started a coup for a second term
Was unable to expand
Lost war with Prussia