How Unified was Italy in 1861? first few problems

Obstacle 1 - The South:

• The south were an extremely backward country both socially and econmically
• a law was introduced that made compulsory education for all children for at least 2 years
• the vast majority of the adult population were illiterate
• after a while, people were forced to flee to the hills and forests
• people also joined Brigandage, (bandits) that consisted of soldiers loyal to Neapolitan Bourbon monarchy, those left behind from Garibaldi's army & local peasants

SOLUTION:

• Cavour sent Farini with 120,000…