Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Nationalism and the Creation of Italy

The main definition of Nationalism is a person who loves their country. Applies a common history in culture, and language. Its one of the main driving forces in the contemporary world. I am a nationalistic person. I speak english, I have built upon the american culture, and I pledge to my flag.

After the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Austria ruled the Italian Provinces of venetia. Between 1815 and 1848 a huge amount of Italians started to leave the foreign rule. After that two leaders came . Leaders with nothing alike two people who had different contributions but that both Italy. In 1832 a man by the name of Giuseppe Mazzini formed a nationalist group by the name of Young Italy.

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