German Unification
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 German Confederation | Thirty-eight independent German states recognized by the Congress of Vienna in 1815 of which Austria and Prussia had the greatest powers |
| Zollverein | Prussian economic union, removed tariff barriers between German states, in step toward political unity |
| otto von bismark | Prussian prime minister, he led the unification of Germany and the creation of the German empire. |
| kleindeutsch solution | small german solution- germany without austria |
| Danish war 1864 | The conflict w/Denmark vs. Prussia + Austria. A+P easily win and Germany gains Schleswig-Holstien. |
| Convention of gastein | This agreement, signed in 1865, gave custody of the Duchies of Schleswig Holstein to Prussia and Austria respectively. Indirectly it led to the Prusso-Austrian War. |
| austro- prussian war | War between Austrian and Prussian resulting in the unification of the northern german states along with Austria out of German affairs |
| north german confederation | Result of end of Austria-Prussian War, Austria doesn't get involved in German affairs, North German Confederation made under rulership of Prussia. Major step towards German unification. |
| chancellor | the person who is head of state (in several countries) |
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