Why was victory over Austria important before victory over France in German unification?
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Correct answer: It strengthened Prussia's main claim in the question of German leadership.
Austria was Prussia's strongest rival for leadership among the German states. Prussia's victory in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 excluded Austria from German affairs and established Prussian leadership. This political change made later unity under Prussia possible; the war against France then helped complete the process. Therefore option A is correct, while the other choices concern Italy or use an incorrect location and sequence.
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It strengthened Prussia's main claim in the question of German leadership.
Why is this the correct answer?
Austria was Prussia's strongest rival for leadership among the German states. Prussia's victory in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 excluded Austria from German affairs and established Prussian leadership. This political change made later unity under Prussia possible; the war against France then helped complete the process. Therefore option A is correct, while the other choices concern Italy or use an incorrect location and sequence.
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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