Germany Unite

Describe the main steps leading to the unification of Germany in the period 1864-1871 The Germany unification, during 1864-1871 was often described as a product of nationalism and liberalism. It was carried out by numerous factors under the leadership of the Minister President, Otto Von Bismarck. The Unification has led to the successful shift of power that strengthened Germany's position both of political and military. The first debate over the states started after the death …showed first 75 words of 749 total…

…showed last 75 words of 749 total…The Franco-Prussian war played a major role in the unification of Germany, since patriotism and hatred of common enemies united them. The links of disputes the German states had with Prussia contained forces, which both repelled and attracted them. The final bond was created by this and was not an artificial one. The influence of Prussia had been both progressive and reactionary, which has become the result of the unification of Germany on January 18th 1871.