Why did Piedmont-Sardinia enter the Crimean War on the side of Britain and France?
A)Prime Minister Cavour hated Russia.
B)Prime Minister Cavour wanted conquests in the East.
C)Prime Minister Cavour was sympathetic to the British.
D)The king of Piedmont-Sardinia was related by marriage to French Emperor Napoleon III.
E)Prime Minister Cavour hoped that by helping France and Britain in the Crimean War,they would help in the future to unite Italy.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prime Minister Cavour hoped that by helping France and Britain in the Crimean War, they would help in the future to unite Italy. This was a strategic move on behalf of Piedmont-Sardinia to gain international support for their goal of Italian unification.

Why Did Piedmont-Sardinia Enter the Crimean War on the Side