Question

Explain the political situation of Italy before its unification.

Answer 1

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(i) Italy, before its unification, was divided into seven states: Sardinia-Piedmont, ruled by an Italian princely house; Kingdom of the Two Sicilies; Papal state; Lombardy and Venetia, ruled by Austrians; Tuscany, Modena and Parma. Sardinia-Piedmont took the responsibility of uniting Italy under its ruler, King Victor Emmanuel II and Chief Minister Count Cavour.
(ii) Italian states had to fight several wars against Austria, Spain and France to drive them out of Italy.


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