OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Italy and Unification 1789-1896 November 2020 question paper Y215

Which had the greater impact on Italy during the years from 1861 to 1896?

(i) War

(ii) Trasformismo

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

* ‘The establishment of the Kingdom of Italy during the years from 1850 to 1861 was principally

a French achievement.’ How far do you agree?

Who was more important in the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861?

(i) Cavour

(ii) Napoleon III

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

* ‘The advances made by Italy during the years from 1861 to 1870 were reversed during the

years from 1871 to 1896.’ How far do you agree?