OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Italy and Unification 1789-1896 November 2021 question paper Y215

Who played the more important role in the establishment of the Italian Kingdom in 1861?

(i) Victor Emmanuel II (ii) Garibaldi

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

* ‘The revolutions in Italy of 1848–1849 failed to achieve their aims.’ How far do you agree?

Which did greater damage to Italy during the years from 1861 to 1870?

(i) The process of Piedmontisation (ii) The Brigands’ War

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

* ‘The French Revolution was the most important factor affecting the development of Italy in

the period from 1789 to 1847.’ How far do you agree?