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Prussia became the largest - and dominant - constituent state of the new German Empire in 1871. After Emperor William II's overthrow/abdication in 1918 it continued as a state in the German republic and (from 1933) the Third Reich until broken up by the Nazi regime in 1935. In 1945 its territories were divided between Germany, Poland and the USSR, and in 1947 Prussia was abolished as an administrative entity by the Allies.
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∙ 12y agoit became this because it created a war over territorial disputes and used advanced military tatics to subdue the other German states and other countries and created the German union of states with Prussia in control.
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∙ 9y agoAustria and Prussia emerged as great powers during the era of absolutism. Austria centralized their holdings and secured domination over hungry. Prussia proven to be the dominant military power, conquered Sweden's possessions and rose as the most efficient bureaucracy.
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What two major powers emerged in Europe at the end of the Thirty Years War?
Austria and Prussia
What powers emerged in the1800s?
In the 1800s, the major powers in Europe were Britain, France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia. Britain and France had overseas empires.
Why is prussia awesome?
The elimination of Prussia and its people from the pages of history was the most unfortunate consequence of World War 2. Prussia is awesome because the kingdom was small in relation to the major powers of europe (france,austria) yet matched these powers in strength because of the prussians Efficiency and order. The prussians also created the iron cross which is the best.
Is Prussia Awesome?
The elimination of Prussia and its people from the pages of history was the most unfortunate consequence of World War 2. Prussia is awesome because the kingdom was small in relation to the major powers of europe (France,Austria) yet matched these powers in strength because of the prussians Efficiency and order. The prussians also created the iron cross which is the best.
What two major powers emerged at the end of The Thirty Years' War?
Austria and Prussia
Is prussia a dominant power of eastern Europe?
If you mean Prussia, it no longer exists. It officially ceased existence in 1947. In the 18th and 19th centuries it was a powerful force in eastern Europe. You may be referring to Russia. It does exist and is still a major power in eastern Europe.
What major European powers controlled a large number of German states between 1815 and 1871?
Austria, France, Prussia mostly
Europe will become a new superower?
Europe consists of many countries. Some of those, such as Britain, France or Germany, are major powers in the world and have been for centuries, at times even more powerful than now.
Which philosophy guided british policies toward napoleon after 1800?
Europe should be divided with power evenly balanced among the major powers
When did Prussia become independent?
Between the XVII and XIV centuries the prussian power was rising until become the major power that in 1871 defeated France and formed Germany.
How did the congress of Vienna try to restore the balance of power?
The congress of Vienna restored the balance of power to a greater extent. All the great powers were given a just equilibrium of states taken from the defeated. The major powers are Britain, Russia,Prussia and Austria. However, not only did the Congress of Vienna try to restore balance of power but also to prevent nationalism and liberalism, contain France, bring back legitimate rulers of Europe and stop slave trade in Europe.
What describes a factor that motivated representative's from Europe major powers to meet at the congress of Vienna?
A desire to prevent any single country from dominating Europe
