Issue 3 Germany

Between 1815 and 1850, how many separate states made up the German Confederation?

• 25

• 39

• 50

• 12

What was NOT achieved by 1850 despite calls for a united Germany?

• Economic stability

• Unification

• Military expansion

• Cultural integration

What was the impact of the Fifty Articles of 1848 on class discrimination?

• It increased discrimination

• It ended class discrimination

• It had no impact

• It worsened class tensions

What did pro-unification groups encourage liberals to adopt?

• A more radical position

• A more conservative position

• A neutral stance

• A revolutionary approach

What would have made the Frankfurt Parliament's task easier?

• Economic reforms

• Cooperation between liberals and radicals

• Military intervention

• Cultural assimilation

On what grounds were German states divided religiously?

• Economic

• Cultural

• Religious

• Political

What was a consequence of religious differences in Germany?

• Increased likelihood of unification

• Economic prosperity was prioritized

• Strengthened national identity

• Unified religious practices

Which customs union did German Catholic states join?

• Zollverein

• European Union

• Hanseatic League

• Holy Roman Empire

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Olmutz in 1850?

• Austria gained control over Prussia

• Prussia abandoned its political union

• Germany was unified

• Austria lost its dominance

What did the Austrian chancellor deeply oppose?

• Economic reforms

• Growth of nationalism

• Religious freedom

• Military expansion