In 1864, Austria had aided Prussia in claiming Schleswig and Holstein as the two states fought against Denmark for the territory. Bismarck then used political strategies in order war with the state of Austria. This was because Austria and Prussia both wanted Schleswig and Holstein. As Austria had lost the war against the allied forces of Italy and Prussia, Schleswig and Holstein became a part of the North German Confederation; a collection of states over the Main River. After, King William I-convinced by Bismarck-accepted a truce between Prussia with Austria. It was a wise move as Austria was a powerful neighboring state next to Prussia. In 1871, Southern German states were added to the North German Confederation as Prussia was a strong and powerful state. In 1870, Bismarck increased tensions with the French and succeeded as the Franco-Prussian war began in 1871. Due to a strong Prussian army, France had lost. Lorraine and Alsace became part of Prussia. German unification became successful and King William I became
In 1864, Austria had aided Prussia in claiming Schleswig and Holstein as the two states fought against Denmark for the territory. Bismarck then used political strategies in order war with the state of Austria. This was because Austria and Prussia both wanted Schleswig and Holstein. As Austria had lost the war against the allied forces of Italy and Prussia, Schleswig and Holstein became a part of the North German Confederation; a collection of states over the Main River. After, King William I-convinced by Bismarck-accepted a truce between Prussia with Austria. It was a wise move as Austria was a powerful neighboring state next to Prussia. In 1871, Southern German states were added to the North German Confederation as Prussia was a strong and powerful state. In 1870, Bismarck increased tensions with the French and succeeded as the Franco-Prussian war began in 1871. Due to a strong Prussian army, France had lost. Lorraine and Alsace became part of Prussia. German unification became successful and King William I became