Unifications of Germany and Italy Unification of Germany German Confederation was formed in 1815 from the Congress of Vienna replacing the Holy Roman Empire It was divided into many states, the largest being Prussia Prussian leaders: King Wilhelm I & Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck Otto von Bismarck Leader of German unification Realpolitik – tough power politics Rule with “blood and iron” First photo!!!! Unification of Northern Italy Northern led by Prime Minister Count Cavour Italian version of Otto Von Bismarck Used Italian REALPOLITIK To unite Italy, he too needed to defeat Austria Allied with France to defeat Austria Unification of Southern Italy Led by Giuseppe Garibaldi Began at the southern end of the boot with his 1,000 REDSHIRTS GG used Italian NATIONALISM to gain support Finally, the Papal States join in and Italy was united