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What empire presented the greatest challenge to the Italian states uniting?

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answer: Austrian Empire
explanation: the Austrian Empire and the Habsburgs, as they directly controlled the predominantly Italian-speaking northeastern part of Italy and were, together, the most powerful force against unification.
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