Why was it considered necessary to keep Austria out of German unification?
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Correct answer: Because Prussia wanted to strengthen its leadership in a smaller German plan
Austria was a major German-speaking power and had long competed with Prussia for influence over the German states. Bismarck therefore pursued a ‘small Germany’ plan, which excluded Austria and placed Prussia at the centre of the new nation. The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 helped settle this rivalry in Prussia’s favour. Thus B is correct; the other options deny Austria’s influence or give historically false reasons.
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Because Prussia wanted to strengthen its leadership in a smaller German plan
Why is this the correct answer?
Austria was a major German-speaking power and had long competed with Prussia for influence over the German states. Bismarck therefore pursued a ‘small Germany’ plan, which excluded Austria and placed Prussia at the centre of the new nation. The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 helped settle this rivalry in Prussia’s favour. Thus B is correct; the other options deny Austria’s influence or give historically false reasons.
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.
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