a) Danish war of 1864 or Austria-Prussia vs. Denmark

a Bismark brought about a war with Denmark over the provinces of Schlesweig and Holstein. Prussia, joined by Austria, easily defeated Denmark and compelled it to cede Schlesweig-Holstein. Prussia and Austria became the joint owners of the two provinces.

a Bismarck deliberately quarreled with Austria regarding the administration of the conquered provinces and provoked a war. Bismarck's purpose was to end Austrian power in Germany. Most German states suppoerted Austria since they were fearful of Prussian domination. Prussia was allied with Italy, which wanted the Italian-inhabited territory held by Austria. General von Moltke's armies overwhelmed Austria so quickly that the war is also called Seven Weeks' War.

a To the surprise of military experts, Prussian troops crushe

d the Austrian army in Seven Weeks' War of 1866. Careful planning, an efficient railway system, and superior weapons gave Prussia the advantage despite Austria's greater size and larger population. Austria agreed to allow Prussia to annex Schlesweig and Holstein and a number of smaller German states.

a The Franco -Prussian war had been the last step in Bismarck's plan for unifying Germany under strong Prussian leadership. On January 1871, William I was crowned as Germany's emperor and soon after, Bismarck became the nation's chancellor. Germany was ruled by a powerful emperor and chancellor, both of whom were hostile to the ideals of democracy. The unification of Germany had great significance for Europe. A powerful, aggressive new state had emerged in Central Europe. Its people were intensely nationalistic; it's army was the best in Europe; its population was growing and its industries were expanding. The new Germany threat

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