OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Italy and Unification 1789-1896 June 2025 question paper Y215

Which of the following had the greater impact on the creation of the kingdom of Italy in 1861?

(i) The relations of Cavour with Napoleon III

(ii) Cavour and the enlargement of Piedmont

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

* ‘Relations with the Church were the most serious domestic problem for the development of Italy during the years from 1861 to 1896.’

How far do you agree?

Which of the following had the greater effect on the development of Italy?

(i) The revolution of 1848–1849 in Piedmont

(ii) The revolution of 1848–1849 in Rome

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

* ‘Support for nationalism in Italy during the years from 1789 to 1847 was insignificant.’

How far do you agree?