What was a key obstacle to the unification of Germany and Italy in the 19th century?

Question

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a) Both lacked a central government and shared national army.
b) Both were already unified under monarchies.
c) Both had strong peasant support for nationalism.
d) Both had fully literate populations resistant to change.

Answer 1

The key obstacle to the unification of Germany and Italy in the 19th century was:

a) Both lacked a central government and shared national army.

This option reflects the fragmented political landscape in both regions during that period, characterized by various independent states and principalities with no unified government or military.