Otto Von Bismarck was the architect of "German Unification". Explain.
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1) In 1848, the educated middle class groups took out popular uprisings for the formations of unified Germany out of all German regions guided and governed by a parliament.
2) Their demands were suppressed by monarchy , military and the Junkers of Prussia.
3) After this, Prussia took the responsibility of uniting Germany.
4) Prussia's chief minister Otto Von Bismarck was the chief architect of this process.
5) With the help of Prussian army and bureaucracy there were 7 wars that ended with Prussian victory.
6) In January 1871, in the Hall of Mirrors of Palace of Versailles Kaiser William I of Prussia was declared as king of New German Empire.
Otto von Bismarck was the true architect of Germany who played an important role in the unification of the country. He is also known for his policy of' Blood and Iron'.
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.
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