Nationalism and Revolutions

The Unification of Italy

There were differences among the structures of most major European powers of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Italy. Unlike the United States, Italy did not exist as a unified nation. Thus, Italy was not very powerful and did not have any colonies. In this interactivity, you will explore how Italy transitioned from a loose collection of states into a unified nation. Click the player to begin.

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German Unification

The United States began as a collection of colonies that unified into one nation at the end of the 18th century. However, Germany did not unify into a nation until the latter part of the 19th century under the influence of Otto von Bismark. In this interactivity, you will examine the process of unification in Germany. Click the player to begin.

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Nationalism and Revolutions Review

Now that you have examined the people and events involved in the unification processes within Germany and Italy, review your knowledge in this interactivity. Click the player to get started.