Italy
Definition
Italy is a country located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe. Known for its rich history dating back to ancient times, it became unified as one nation only in 1861.
Analogy
Imagine Italy as a puzzle that's been put together piece by piece over time - each region with its unique culture and history finally coming together to form one picture or nation.
Related terms
Risorgimento: The political and social movement that consolidated different states of the Italian peninsula into the single state of Italy in the 19th century.
Giuseppe Garibaldi: An Italian general who played a large role in unifying Italy. He led several military campaigns that contributed to the consolidation of different states into a single Italian nation.
Kingdom of Sardinia: A state in Southern Europe which existed from the early 14th until the mid-19th century. It was the nucleus for Risorgimento and unification of Italy.
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- Which of the following explains why Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935?
- How did nationalism contribute to political changes in Italy and Germany during this period?
- Who emerged as an authoritarian leader in Italy following World War I?
- How did Italy contribute to the beginning stages that led to World War II?
- How might WWII have unfolded differently if Italy hadn't invaded Ethiopia in 1935?
- Who was responsible for leading Italy during WWII?
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