In which year was the Kingdom of Italy proclaimed, with Victor Emmanuel II as its first king?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1861
- Step 1: The unification process took place largely between 1859 and 1861. Step 2. The first Italian parliament proclaimed the Kingdom of Italy in March 1861 with Victor Emmanuel II. Answer: 1861. Why not the others: 1848 was the year of revolutions, 1815 the Congress of Vienna, and 1870 the capture of Rome.
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