Question

Which of the following was the largest obstacle preventing unification of the Italian states? A. Different languages were spoken in different states. B. There were not enough strong leaders to champion the cause. C. The pope directly controlled a large area in Central Italy. D. Common people did not support unification.

Answer 1

its B because Italy's unification, which was completed in 1870, was accomplished by the leadership of Camilo Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi. ... Therefore, Italy became unified though Italian leadership and foreign help. Cavour got the last push for Italian unification started in 1858 when he made a deal with France.