Question

Write a note on Giuseppe Mazzini.

Answer 1

Instructions:
This is a 3 marks question. There should be at least 3 points here. Mention his role as an architect of the unification of Italy. In this capacity, mention his involvements in creating Young Italy and Young Europe. Talk about the mentality of the members of these groups and Mazzini’s personal beliefs.

Solution:

• Giuseppe Mazzini was regarded as one of the principal architects of the unification of Italy.
• Mazzini was responsible for the foundation of two underground societies- Young Italy in Marseilles and Young Europe in Berne.
• The members of these societies were like-minded men from Italy, Poland, France, and the German states.
• According to Mazzini, nations were intended by God to be the natural units of mankind.