Question

Brief process of German unification
Role of Bismarck in unification

Answer 1

Otto von Bismarck, the Chief Minister of Prussia, carried out the process of unification with the help of the Prussian Army and bureaucracy.  He wanted to achieve his aim by merging Prussia into Germany. In 1867, Bismarck became the Chancellor of the North confederation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Otto von Bismarck and the German unification:

1. The middle class Germans in 1848 tried to unite the different regions of the German confederation into a-state.

2. Prussian Chief Minister, Otto Von Bismarck, with the help of the army and bureaucracy carried out the task of unification.

3. Three wars over seven years with Austria, Denmark and France ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification.

4. On 18th January 1871, the Prussian King , Kaiser William-1 was proclaimed German emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles in the presence of important officialls, army representatives and Otto von Bismarck.