What was the aim of II Risorgimento?

The aim of the II Risorgimento, or the Second Italian Independence Movement, was to unify the various states and territories of the Italian peninsula into a single nation-state. It sought to achieve this through a combination of diplomatic efforts and military campaigns, primarily led by figures like Giuseppe Garibaldi and Count Camillo di Cavour. The movement culminated in the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861, marking a significant step toward political and social cohesion in Italy. Ultimately, it aimed to establish a sense of Italian identity and independence from foreign rule and influence.