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Bismarck wanted unification to achieve his aim of a conservative, Prussian-dominated German state, attained through three wars.

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What country made Prussia want to reunite the German states?

Prussia's desire to reunite the German states was largely influenced by the rivalry with Austria. After the Austro-Prussian War in 1866, Prussia emerged as the dominant German power, leading to the exclusion of Austria from German affairs. This shift allowed Prussia to champion the unification of German states under its leadership, culminating in the establishment of the German Empire in 1871. The nationalistic sentiment and desire for a cohesive German identity further fueled Prussia's ambitions.


What actions allowed Prussia to replace Austria as the leading German state in Europe?

Prussia replaced Austria as the leading German state by promoting customs free trade with neighboring states. There was also a demographic shift from Germans to Slavs and Hungarians in Austria.


Which was the largest of the German states before unification?

Prussia and Austria were the two most powerful German states.


Prussia organized the northern German states into what?

Following the explusion of Austria from Germany in 1866, Prussia annexed several German states that had supported Austria. Prussia dissolved the German Confederation in 1866 and established the North German Confederation in 1867.


Which German state united the German states into one nation in 1871?

Prussia.


What nation did Germany come from?

Germany came from the unification of a large number of formerly independent states including Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, Wurtemburg, Hesse, and 34 other loosely affiliated states (German 'Lander'). The leading German power before the mid-1800s was Austria. The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 made it clear that Prussia had emerged as the leader of the German states. Prussia took the lead in creating a unified Germany and the German nation was declared in 1871.


Why did small German states dislike the idea of a united Germany?

the small German states domination by Prussia


Was Prussia a territory of Germany in World War 1?

Prussia was the biggest of the German states from 1871-1934 (when the states were abolished by the Nazis).


Which countries in the 1700s battled for control of the German states?

Prussia and Austria.


Why did Prussia battle Austria in the 1700s?

to gain control of german states


How did Prussia's actions strengthen the German states?

By dominating the German states via wars and diplomacy created a path of a union of states known as the North German Confederation and later the German Empire.


What was the most powerful German before unification?

Prussia and Austria were the two most powerful German states.