How was Germany similar to Italy in the 1800s
Answer:
The similaritis between Germany and Italy in the process of unification were:
(i) Both the countries (Italy and Germany) were divided into small states which lacked unity.
(ii) Napoleon Bonaparte encouraged (indirectly) unification and nationalism in these two countries.
(iii) The Vienna Congress (of 1815) again divided these countries into smaller states.
(iv) Both suffered the reactionary policies of Austria.
(v) Efforts (by the revolutionaries) were made in 1830 C.E. and 1848 C.E. but failed.
(vi) Both had to battle against Austria.
(vii) The unifications in both the countries were not accomplished by the people but by the rulers themselves.
(viii) After their liberation and unification, both Germany and Italy became monarchies instead of the republics.
(ix) The Prime Ministers of Germany and Italy, Bismarck and Cavour respectively, made much contribution in the unification of their respective countries through the diplomatic moves and wars.
(x) Though the democratic and revolutionary leaders and people played vital role in the unification of these countries, yet they were loyal to their respective kings.
How was Germany similar to Italy in the 1800s
