Why Was Unification of Italy Such a Long and Difficult

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Essay

Why was unification of Italy such a long and difficult process?

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Definitions:

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and/or expressions that make a person (self-identity) or group (particular social category or social group).

Exploration And Commitment

Concepts in identity development where exploration involves searching for one's values and options, and commitment involves making decisions about one's identity and sticking to them.

Identity Foreclosure

A stage of self-identity development in which an individual has committed to an identity without exploring options.

Identity Moratorium

A stage in the development of self-identity, characterized by exploration without having made a commitment to these identities.