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German Unification - Coggle Diagram
German Unification
Cultural Nationalism
Common Language
All 39 states spoke German
Shared Customs
Similar traditions and practices among the states
Literary Connections
Influence of writers
German Identity
Military Necessity
39 states
Realized that if they were divided they were vulnerable/victims to strong aggressors
Defensive Unity
Realization of vulnerability to aggressors
Lessons from Defeat
Confrontation with Napoleon reinforced common goals and identity
Economic Nationalism
Tariff barriers
A unified Germany would mean no more tariff barriers
Industrialization Growth
Need for wider markets due to increased production
Zollverein
An economic alliance led by Prussia (with some states)
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Opponents of a unified Germany
German princes
She would lose power
France and Russia threat
Fears of losing political, economic, and military stature to a united Germany.
Austria threat
Germany was a threat
Allies of the unification
Educated Middle-Class
Role of doctors, lawyers and businessmen in society.
Desire for rights and freedoms in alignment with their contributions
Political Reforms
Push for an elected parliament and a new constitution