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ITALIAN AND GERMAN UNIFICATION
For many centuries
Germany
Italy
had been divided into numerous small states
These division confirmed by the Congress of Vienna
German unification
began as a result of this factors
In italy
liberal
nationalism
were popular in Germany
During 1848
the Frankfurt Parliament tried to create a unified state
Austria and Prussia were strongly opposed to democratic principles
After the Congress of Vienna
the German Confederation was divided into 39 states
dominated by Austria
In 1834
a customs union had been established
Otto von Bismarck
1862
had been named Chancellor of Prussia
started the process of unification
In Prussia
nationalism was strong
in addition it had a large army and a developed economy
These factors
Nationalist and liberal successes in other countries
1848
encouraged nationalism
King of Piedmont-Sardinia, wanted to unite Italy
the Italian Peninsula divided into seven states
Important figures supported Italian unification
unification process
was initiated by Piedmont-Sardinia
Victor Emmanuel II and Cavour tried to extend their kingdom's constitutional system
The consequences
Both unifications affected European international relations.
German Empire became Europe's dominant power
The Austro-Hungarian Empire
lost power
influence in both Italy and Germany
Italian unification
