"We ardently wish to free Italy from foreign rule. We agree that we must put aside all petty differences in order to gain this most important goal. We wish to drive out the foreigners not only because we want to see our country powerful and glorious, but also because we want to elevate the ISource: Count Camillo di Cavour (1810-1861) Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, 1852. Answer the questions below based on information you can gather from the source, and your knowledge of social studies. Who (is speaking/who do they represent): What (is happening in the source/is the intent): Where (is this happening): When (is this happening/historical context): Why (would unification help Italy): Possible Enduring Issues:talian people in intelligence and moral development." — Count Camillo di Cavour, 1852
Who (is speaking/who do they represent): Count Camillo di Cavour, Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia
What (is happening in the source/is the intent): Count Cavour is expressing his ardent wish to free Italy from foreign rule and unite the country.
Where (is this happening): Piedmont-Sardinia, Italy
When (is this happening/historical context): 1852, during the period of Italian unification known as the Risorgimento
Why (would unification help Italy): Unification would help Italy become powerful and glorious, elevate the Italian people in intelligence and moral development, and drive out foreign rulers from the country.
Possible Enduring Issues: Nationalism, Revolution, Power