Question

write a short note on the course of German unification.

Answer 1

The third and final act of German unification was the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, orchestrated by Bismarck to draw the western German states into alliance with the North German Confederation. With the French defeat, the German Empire was proclaimed in January 1871 in the Palace at Versailles, France.

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.