jul 3, 1849 - French troops overthrow the Roman Republic
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French troops were able to defeat Italian Nationalist Giuseppe Garibaldi, a hero to the cause of unification. After his defeat, the Pope was placed back in power in Rome. However, Garibaldi’s defeat only helped strengthen the unification of Italy in the long run.
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Revolutions of 1848-1851
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