Although a musician, this composer became a leader in the movement for Italian independence. He based many of his
early operas on dramatic subjects that supported political revolution and freedom. Further, his name served as an
acronym representing the popular choice of Victor Emanuel as king of a united country and he was elected to the
country’s first parliament.
a. Wagner
b. Verdi
c. Rossini
d. Dvo?ák
e. Puccini
ANSWER: b
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