Why is Zollverein seen not only as an economic institution but also as a political background?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It increased economic closeness among German states and strengthened political unity
The Zollverein was a customs union that removed or reduced internal trade barriers among many German states. Economic cooperation encouraged regular contact, common interests and a sense that the separate states could function within a wider German unit. Although it was not itself a political union, it prepared the ground for political unification under Prussia. Hence option A is correct; the other choices are historically unrelated.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It increased economic closeness among German states and strengthened political unity
Why is this the correct answer?
The Zollverein was a customs union that removed or reduced internal trade barriers among many German states. Economic cooperation encouraged regular contact, common interests and a sense that the separate states could function within a wider German unit. Although it was not itself a political union, it prepared the ground for political unification under Prussia. Hence option A is correct; the other choices are historically unrelated.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Germany and Italy.
