The Unification and Transformation of German Kingdoms

What was the main reason for the conflict between Austria and Prussia before Germany's unification?

• Religious differences

• Competition for leadership of the German-speaking world

• Disputes over territorial boundaries

• Economic competition

Why did Otto von Bismarck want to end the war quickly?

• He wanted to focus on internal reforms

• He wanted to negotiate a better peace deal

• He feared France would join the war on Austria's side

• He was running out of resources

What was the significance of the title 'German Emperor' instead of 'Emperor of Germany'?

• It was a temporary title until full unification

• It meant the emperor was the first among equals

• It was a symbolic gesture with no real power

• It indicated a shared leadership among the kings

What happened to the German kings after World War I?

• They formed a new coalition government

• They retained their titles but lost power

• They were exiled to other countries

• They abdicated and Germany became a republic

Which king was the last to abdicate following the end of World War I?

• Wilhelm I of Prussia

• William II of Voitenberg

• Ludwig III of Bavaria

• Frederick Augustus III of Saxony