Mazzini:
He called for an end to foreign rule and the unification of Italy based on common language and culture of the people. The Italian nationalists movement was called the Risorgimento. (Resurgence)
Rebels failed and former rules of Italian states drove Mazzini and other nationalists leaders into exile.
Cavour:
Prime minister of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia
Used diplomacy and alliances to increase Piedmont-Sardinia power.
Garibaldi:
Great romantic figure of the Risorgimento.
Charismatic guerrilla leader.
Had distinguished himself in the defense of Rome.
Was a follower of Mazzini.
