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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Italy's History from 1200-2009
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Sep 19, 1200
Rome, Florence and Venice prosper during the Renaissance
The Renaissance period was a period of renewed interest in culture. -
Dec 18, 1494
The Italian War of 1494–98
The Italian War of 1494-98 was the first war in Italy's history. -
Napoleon Bonaparte occupies Rome
He exiles Pope Pius VII to Savona and then to France, and takes the Papal States' art collections to the Louvre. -
Italy becomes a unified nation
Italy becomes a unified nation under King Victor Emmanuel II. -
Italy enters World War I
Italy enters the war on thesideof the allies. -
Italy enters WWII
Italy enters World War II siding with Germany and the Nazis. -
Italy ends the Monarchy.
The Italians voted to end the monarchy and make their nation a Democratic Rebublic. -
Italy is no longer Catholic.
Italy's natoional religion is no longer Catholicism. -
Silvio Berlusconi returns as prime minister
The billionaire Silvio Berlisconi returns for his third term as Prime Minister of Italy. -
Abruzzo is hit by an earthquake.
In April, the mountainous area of Abruzzo is badly hit by an earthquake. Many people are injured and left homeless.
