What was the main reason for the failure to unify Italy in 1848?

A) There were too many independent states and not enough popular support for the cause.
B) The revolutionaries lacked dedication.
C) The Venetian Republic proved to be far too strong.
D) No ruler supported the revolutionaries.
E) The revolution ran out of time.

Unify Italy

Refers to the process during the 19th century where various states and territories on the Italian peninsula were consolidated to form the modern nation of Italy.

Independent States

Political entities that have sovereign control over their territory, free from external control, recognized by international law as having a permanent population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other states.

Venetian Republic

The Venetian Republic was a sovereign state and maritime republic in northeastern Italy, which existed for over a millennium between the 8th century and 1797.