Describe the process of unification of Germany

• Nationalism in Europe (C10)

Describe the process of unification of Germany.

Answer

Nationalist feelings were widespread among middle class Germans. In 1848, they tried to unify Germany into a nation. This feeling was repressed by the combined forces of the monarchy and the military.

From then on Prussia took on the leadership of unification of Germany. Its chief minister, Otto Von Bismark was the architect of this process. He took the help of military and bureaucracy.

Three wars over seven years ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification.

The Prussian King William I was proclaimed German Emperor in January 1871.