the unidication of italy 1815-1870
How united was Italy by 1860?
INTRODUCTION
To a large extent, Italy was not united by 1760
Reason:
- There is no integration of all state uniting as one
- Parochialism: people owe their royalty to their locality and thus, although Piedmont have shown herself as the only state suitable to lead the Italy confederation (if it was united), sense of nationalism can still not be found.
- YET: it was pretty much united when compare to 1815, or 1848.
BODY
One of the main factor that causes Italy to be more united in 1860s than before was due to Piedmont modernization that allowed many state to see her as an indisputable leader of the Italian confederation. Less opposition towards Piedmont meant that Piedmont can take action uniting Italy at a faster rate whereas before (such as 1848), each state would fight their independence and separatism opposing unification.
Examples : When Cavour was appointed minister of finance 1853 :
He abolish all duties on imported grains no protection on the southern Italian economy create the impression that Piedmont see them as the same country -> no need to tariff as helping south economy = helping Italian economy
Another reason: Establishment of National society meant that revolutionaries leader are now acting not only for the common cause, but for the common action essential factors if Italy was going to be because the failure to united Italy in 1848 revolution are due to lack of co-ordination of revolutionary leaders.
Piedmont participation in Crimean war raise Italy question. show other sates that Piedmont are serious in fighting for Italian cause. In 1857 when Daniel Manin call to unite with Piedmont have confirm this fact.
Working with Daniel Manin in 1857 :
Prevent radical revolution occur can do more things easily
Can stir instability in times when he want to achieve his aim
PLOMBIERES AGREEMENT : Prove that Fr was
INTRODUCTION
To a large extent, Italy was not united by 1760
Reason:
- There is no integration of all state uniting as one
- Parochialism: people owe their royalty to their locality and thus, although Piedmont have shown herself as the only state suitable to lead the Italy confederation (if it was united), sense of nationalism can still not be found.
- YET: it was pretty much united when compare to 1815, or 1848.
BODY
One of the main factor that causes Italy to be more united in 1860s than before was due to Piedmont modernization that allowed many state to see her as an indisputable leader of the Italian confederation. Less opposition towards Piedmont meant that Piedmont can take action uniting Italy at a faster rate whereas before (such as 1848), each state would fight their independence and separatism opposing unification.
Examples : When Cavour was appointed minister of finance 1853 :
He abolish all duties on imported grains no protection on the southern Italian economy create the impression that Piedmont see them as the same country -> no need to tariff as helping south economy = helping Italian economy
Another reason: Establishment of National society meant that revolutionaries leader are now acting not only for the common cause, but for the common action essential factors if Italy was going to be because the failure to united Italy in 1848 revolution are due to lack of co-ordination of revolutionary leaders.
Piedmont participation in Crimean war raise Italy question. show other sates that Piedmont are serious in fighting for Italian cause. In 1857 when Daniel Manin call to unite with Piedmont have confirm this fact.
Working with Daniel Manin in 1857 :
Prevent radical revolution occur can do more things easily
Can stir instability in times when he want to achieve his aim
PLOMBIERES AGREEMENT : Prove that Fr was