Which statement about Victor Emmanuel II is correct? A. He was a Prussian chancellor who played a major role in the unification
of Germany. B. He was the king of Prussia who became the kaiser of a united Germany. C. He was the fiery ruler of Sardinia who became king of united Italy and declared Rome its capital. D. He was a cunning prime minister who played a major role in the unification of Italy.
Victor Emmanel II was the king of Sardinia from 1849 who later became the first King of United Italy on 17th March 1862 - the correct answer is C. In Italy he is the Father of the Fatherland
They clearly believed he was to blame for the Depression, and they despised him for bringing them so much misery and suffering. They held him responsible and despised him.