Social Science — AI-generated practice question

Chief Minister Cavour was the leader of the movement to unify the regions of Italy. He was neither a revolutionary nor a democrat, and belonged to the wealthy, educated Italian elite. Through a tactful diplomatic alliance with France engineered by Cavour, Sardinia-Piedmont succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859.

Source: Chapter 1, The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

• The question has two parts: who Cavour was and what alliance he made — address both.
• Key facts: he led the unification movement; was not a revolutionary/democrat; allied with France to defeat Austria (1859) — examiners expect these specific details.
• Avoid confusing Cavour with Garibaldi (military leader) or Mazzini (revolutionary).