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39 states were restored tocreate balance and to protect them from invasion. Austria and Prussia were the largest states, the representatives of each state were chosen by the royal family.
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Rise in nationalism, interest in the creation of a new German nation based on the true Volkgeist of the German people. pressure caused by the backward nature of the industry.
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Prussian Customs Union created, abolishing internal tariffs in Prussia and allowing her to develop her economy.
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removal of customs barriers in order to make it easier to trade. This excludes Austria which allowed Prussia to dominate the german states economically. 18 states involved.
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due to crop failure
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because of rising food prices and food prices rising.
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596 liberals elected from the German Confederation meet to plan a constitution for a unified Germany.
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Russians support Austria, and Prussia is forced to back down from the Erhurt Union Plan.
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Lured into war with Sardinia and France.
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he begins to build up a stronger army. Prussia is stilll strong with the Zollverein.
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the King of Denmark tries to unite the provinces Schleswig and Holstein, this breaks the treaty which entitles Denmark to protection from the powers.
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forces win, the provinces are shared at the Convention of Gastein. Prussia takes schleswig and Austria takes Holstein.
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Tensions between Prussia and Austria rise, war breaks out. Everyone thinks that Austria will win, but they lose. the Treaty of Prague leads to Austria losing their influence in the German states. Prussia anexes them into one federation.
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The Ems Telegram is published, edited by Bismarck to look as if King Wilhelm was rude to the French Ambassador whilst discussing the Spanish throne issue.
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France signs an Armistice ending the war.