Question

Which two sentences describe a condition that was common to Germany and Italy before unification

Answer 1

 SO pretty much to sum this all up they  were divided into many states, some of which were ruled by foreign leaders.they were together with other foreign powers during wars to promote the goal of unification.

Answer 2

They were divided into many states, some of which were ruled by foreign leaders.
They allied with other foreign powers during wars to promote the goal of unification.