1. Unifications of Germany and Italy

3. Unification of Germany
German Confederation was formed in 1815 from the Congress of Vienna replacing the Holy Roman Empire
It was divided into many states, the largest being Prussia
Prussian leaders: King Wilhelm I & Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck

4. Otto von Bismarck Leader of German unification
Realpolitik – tough power politics
Rule with “blood and iron”
First photo!!!!

6. Unification of Northern Italy
Northern led by Prime Minister Count Cavour
Italian version of Otto Von Bismarck
Used Italian REALPOLITIK
To unite Italy, he too needed to defeat Austria
Allied with France to defeat Austria

7. Unification of Southern Italy
Led by Giuseppe Garibaldi
Began at the southern end of the boot with his 1,000 REDSHIRTS
GG used Italian NATIONALISM to gain support
Finally, the Papal States join in and Italy was united