Describe the German Unification.
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Explanation:
Unification of Germany: The newly emerged middle class in Germany in 1848 tried to unite several German kingdoms which were suppressed by monarchies and large landowners into one nation state governed by an elected body. Prussia, a German kingdom, took the leadership in uniting various German states
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.