Sardinian plebiscites

The Sardinian plebiscites refer to a series of votes held in 1860 where the people of the Kingdom of Sardinia expressed their desire to unite with the Kingdom of Italy. These plebiscites were significant because they showcased the popular support for Italian unification, a movement aiming to consolidate various states into a single nation. The votes indicated overwhelming favor for joining Italy, facilitating the broader process of unification, which officially culminated in 1861 with the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. These events played a crucial role in shaping modern Italy's political landscape.