Why did the war against Austria in 1859 result in the unification of most of Italy by 1861?

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Why did the war against Austria in 1859 result in the unification of most of Italy by 1861?

The war against Austria was a war long anticipated for by Napoleon. Napoleon felt that he must do something for both Italy and France; he must defeat Austria. Many say that due to Orsini’s assassination attempt and his letter pleading for Italy to gain independence, Napoleon decided to step in.  Anyhow, on 21st July 1858 Cavour and Napoleon met at Plombieres, where they hatched the plot to try to lure Austria into war. They had very differing motives but both wanted rid of Austrian dominance in Italy. Cavour knew that Piedmont needed outside help, and that there was no hope of expelling Austria from northern Italy without the French Army. Napoleon believed that war with Austria was the only possibility for seeking unification; seeing as Austrian dominance was so attendant in Italy. However Napoleon knew that he could not declare war on Austria because Austria might well find allies, as Europe would  be sympathetic towards an unprovoked attack.  Prussia, in particular, made it clear that they would support their German neighbour, and even Britain (usually allies with Italy) would not support an unprovoked attack. Furthermore Napoleon knew that if he declared war with Austria, the French might intervene and replace Austrian dominance with French control again in Italy. Therefore Cavour and Napoleon agreed that as soon as Austria declared war, they would begin fighting. They agreed to support Piedmont by trying to drive the Austrians out of northern Italy. This was the first step toward the unification of Italy.

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However, unfortunately, the war was not very successful the French lost over 12,000 men and the battles of Magenta and Solferino saw the loss of many. Napoleon, despite being military leader could not stand the bloodshed. Furthermore,  Austria showed no immediate signs of weakening and there was little hope that what was left of the Piedmontese and French army could breach the Austrian defences. Therefore, dissatisfied that the war would bring about unification, Napoleon decided to cut the war short at seven weeks and call a truce with Austria. He met with Franz Joseph at Villafranca, without consulting Cavour. ...

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