Question

Which power dominated the nation building process in Germany?

Answer 1

In the 1860s, Prussia under Bismarck used force to unify the various German states. The first war of unification was the Danish War in 1862, followed by the Austro-Prussian war in 1866. Finally, Bismarck used the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71 to complete unification.

Answer 2

Understanding the concept :

Prussian state power :

• The nation-building process in Germany had demonstrated the dominance of Prussian state power.

• The new state placed a strong emphasis on modernising the currency, banking, legal and judicial systems in Germany.