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Despite the establishment of Italy as a kingdom, the nation faced substantial challenges in achieving genuine cohesion. Economic disparities persisted, particularly between the North and South. The South, while once more prosperous, suffered due to industrialization's slow arrival and the decline of agricultural practices.
The industrial heartland in the North saw rapid development but left the South grappling with poverty and emigration. Millions sought better opportunities abroad, particularly in the Americas, further complicating the social fabric of the country.