1. Bismarck and the unification of Germany
While the princes cancelled the concessions made to the liberals in 1848-49, the armies of the monarchy quickly crushed the liberal movement in South Germany thus centralizing power. ... This made the population grow quickly and the middle-class expand. ... Against the Frankfurt Assembly's wishes, Bismarck increased the size of his army significantly, hoping to quickly become victorious. ... Hoping to keep Austria an ally, Bismarck quickly made treaties with Austria and south German states. ...
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