Giuseppe Mazzini's vision of Italian nationalism called for
A)the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia to assume a leading role in Italian unification.
B)the people of Italy themselves to take the initiative in unification.
C)the creation of a united Italy but leaving the Papal States alone.
D)the creation of two Italian states,one in the north and one in the south.
E)help from France in uniting Italy.

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Mazzini believed that the people of Italy themselves needed to take the initiative in achieving Italian unification, rather than relying on outside help or a single leading state such as Piedmont-Sardinia. This idea was known as "popular nationalism."

Giuseppe Mazzini's Vision of Italian Nationalism Called for