OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Italy and Unification 1789-1896 June 2022 question paper Y215

Which was more important in the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy during the period from 1850 to 1861?

(i) Diplomacy

(ii) War

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘In the years from 1815 to 1847, the Vienna Settlement laid the foundations for the eventual

creation of the Kingdom of Italy.’ How far do you agree?

Which posed the greater problem for Italy during the years from 1861 to 1896?

(i) The Mezzogiorno

(ii) Relations with the Church

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘The Kingdom of Italy in 1861 was not a united state.’ How far do you agree?