The Italian Republic decided that they wanted their three colors to be red, green, and white to represent their unity. The national flag was later created with these colors in 1831. These colors still remain as their flag today to be proud of what the accomplished by unifying and becoming one.
Italy divided into it’s states (1798)
Before the beginning of the Unification, Italy was divided into the Papal States, Sicily, Piedmont, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Kingdom of Naples, Savoy and Moderna. Each state had it’s own unique culture and language dialects, which also made it hard to unify as one due to the major differences even though they were so close in land proximity.
Garibaldi the General (1807-1882)
Known as one of Italy’s “Fathers of the Fatherland,” Giuseppe Garibaldi was a general and nationalist that worked for Charles Albert in the military. He fought in many battles that led to the overall success of Italian Unification.
The Congress of Vienna (1814-1815)
The Congress of Vienna was a meeting of delegates of European States led by the Austrian delegate, Matternich. In effect to Italy, The Pope was restored to the Papal States and Fernidad I returned to Naples and Sicily. On top of that, Italy retrieved their Pre-French Revolution borders back after they were annexed by France.
Giuseppe Mazzini: The Great View (1805-1872)
In 1834, Mazzini founded the Giovine Europa movement to fight for a free, united, Republican Italy. His views inspired much action, although he was exiled, arrested, and forced to go into hiding until his death.
France, Austria, and England all wanting to repersent the kick of Italy (1848-1849)
The three powers of Austria, England, and France sign a protocol that leaves Italy’s fate in their hands. Italy puts in effort to support these nations in hope that they receive the same amount of support in return.
Helmet of a Papal Civic Guard and A Dragoon’s Helmet from the Restoration (1859-1861)
During the Wars of the Unification, military was needed for every side in order to fight. The first helmet is from the Papal States under control of Pope Pius IX. The second could be from any of the states, but the most likely is Austria as there was the title “Austrian Dragoon.” The Second War of Independence played a crucial part in the process of Italian Unification.
The Third War for Independence (1866)
After much defeat, Italy was able to defeat the Austrians at the Battle of Bezzecca. The war didn’t come to an end until July, but the outcome was Italy received Veneto and Friuli under the Treaty of Vienna in October.
The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)
After a cease fire and intense deliberation, The German Empire was recognized by France and Germany and Italy were then unified.
The Music Lesson
The Music Lesson or Lady at the Virginals with a Gentleman by Jan Vermeer, is a painting of young female pupil receiving the titular music lesson. [more]
