Individuals were crucial to the achievement of Italian unification. Why was Mazzini important to the achievement of Italian unification?

Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by specific contextual knowledge.
- Mazzini was important because he founded Young Italy which used revolution to try to bring about unification. Mazzini inspired generations of young Italians to support the cause of unification and made it into a real possibility. He was one of the first people to support the idea of unification of the whole of Italy and not just the North. Because of his ideas, activities and writings the issue of unification became the main issue in Italy.

Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question but does not explain. 2-3 marks

One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
- He founded Young Italy.
- He helped govern the Roman Republic.
- His idea of a unified Italy inspired many others.
- He supported the idea of unification of the whole of Italy.
- He organised several rebellions in favour of Italian unification.

Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1 mark
- Mazzini helped Italian unification a lot. His ideas were very important.

Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks