cavour and industry

What played a significant role in Piedmont's industrialization in the mid-1840s? a

• Railway construction b
• Textile industry c
• Coal mining d
• Agriculture

What was the impact of industrialization and railway building on Piedmont? a

• It led to the decline of the textile industry b
• It made Piedmont the first Italian region with a fully industrialized economy c
• It increased the reliance on agriculture d
• It had no significant impact on the region's economy

Which industry dominated in Piedmont during the mid-1840s? a

• Wool industry b
• Silk industry c
• Cotton industry d
• Coal industry

What hindered the growth of industry in the northern part of Italy? a

• Lack of coal resources b
• Lack of skilled labor c
• Lack of government support d
• Lack of demand for industrial products

Which industry in Piedmont was predominantly domestic and labor-intensive? a

• Cotton industry d

• Coal industry

Who was a leading proponent of railway building in Piedmont? a

• Robert Stephenson b
• Charles Albert c
• Cavour d
• Rattazzi

What benefits did Cavour associate with railway construction? a

• Economic benefits similar to those in Britain and France b
• Preservation of the traditional agricultural system c
• Decline of national consciousness d
• Increase in regional power and dominance

Why did Cavour argue for a commitment to large-scale railway construction in Piedmont? a

• To rival the railway construction in Naples, Tuscany, and Lombardy b
• To promote international trade c
• To reduce unemployment rates d
• To strengthen the textile industry