Question

select all the correct answers. which two sentences describe a condition that was common to germany and italy before unification? they were divided into many states, some of which were ruled by foreign leaders. they had liberal constitutions that upheld the individual rights of all citizens. their economies collapsed because of changes brought about by the industrial revolution. they allied with other foreign powers during wars to promote the goal of unification. their territories were engaged in bitter struggles because of differences in language, religion, and culture.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: Before unification, both Germany (divided into states like Prussia, Bavaria, with some under foreign influence) and Italy (divided into city - states and regions, some ruled by Austria) were divided into many states, some with foreign rulers. This is correct.
2. Analyze Option 2: Before unification, neither Germany nor Italy had liberal constitutions that upheld all citizens' rights. In fact, the political systems were more fragmented and autocratic in many regions. So this is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: The Industrial Revolution actually spurred economic growth in parts of Germany and Italy before unification, not collapse. So this is incorrect.
4. Analyze Option 4: Both Germany (e.g., Prussia allied with others) and Italy (e.g., Piedmont - Sardinia allied with France) allied with foreign powers during wars to achieve unification. This is correct.
5. Analyze Option 5: While there were some regional differences, the main issue before unification was political fragmentation rather than bitter struggles due to language, religion, and culture (there was a sense of national identity based on language and culture in both regions). So this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. They were divided into many states, some of which were ruled by foreign leaders.
D. They allied with other foreign powers during wars to promote the goal of unification.