Among the Factors Limiting Napoleon III's Support for Italians Fighting

question 59

Multiple Choice

Among the factors limiting Napoleon III's support for Italians fighting for unification in the period 1858−1861 was

• A) desire not to undermine Austrian power in northern Italy.
• B) fear that Piedmont might demand the cession of Nice and Savoy from France.
• C) concern that French Catholics would blame him if the Pope lost any land.
• D) the subsidies he received from Austria.
• E) the fear of Prussian attack of a unified Italy.

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