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Page 1: Reasons for german unification   prussian economy
Page 2: Reasons for german unification   prussian economy

Prussian and German economies

During the 1850s, the Prussian and wider

German economy grew significantly.

Prussia gained more access to natural

resources in areas such as the Rhine.

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Improved railways

As part of this economic growth, there was massive increases in rail building.

In 1850 there was 5856 km of railways in Prussia, increased to 18,876 km

in 1870.

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Support for peasants

During this time, Prussia introduced changes to improve the working conditions of factory

peasants.

This aimed to reduce support for revolutionary

ideas.

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Argument for influence

Due to the Zollverein, the smaller German states’ economies were tied to

Prussia.

As Prussia’s economy grew, so did the others, and this increased their reliance on

Prussia.

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Arguments for influence

A stronger economy allowed Prussia to build a

bigger and stronger army.

Also, the extensive train network was a significant

reason for Prussian success in their war

against Austria.

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Bismarck’s role

Bismarck’s role here is minimal; the main strength of

the economy was based on the Zollverein, from before

Bismarck’s time in office.

Bismarck was able to use the outcome of a stronger

economy to build a stronger army.


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