WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When was Giuseppe Mazzini sent to exile and why?
A
In 1832 for attempting a revolution in Liguria
B
In 1831 for attempting a revolution in poland
C
In 1833 for attempting a revolution in Lombardy
D
In 1831 for attempting a revolution in Liguria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At the age of 24, he was sent into exile in 1831 for attempting a revolution in Liguria. He founded underground societies named ‘Young Italy ’ in Marseilles and ‘Young Europe ’ in Berne, whose members were like-minded young men from Poland, France, Italy and the German States.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1831, Mazzini went to Marseille, where he became a popular figure among the Italian exiles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: (a) Guiseppe Mazzini was an Italian revolutionary. He was born in Genoa in 1807. He was sent into exile at the age of 24 in 1831 for attempting a revolution in Liguria.

Detailed explanation-4: -Role of Mazzini in the unification of Italy were :i He became member of various secret societies such as young Italy or Young Europe. ii He attempted a revolution in Liguria. iii He wanted unification. with wider.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mazzini believed that God had intended nations to be the natural units of mankind. So Italy could not continue to be a patchwork of small states and kingdoms. It had to be forged into a single unified republic within a wider alliance of nations. This unification from above could be the basis of Italian unity.

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