The Germany unification, which was carried out in 1864-1871. The unification movement was often described as a product of nationalism and liberalism. It is fact started by a number of factors including the power struggle between Prussia and Austria, the policy the leaders of Prussia adopted . Nationalism is the feeling of loyalty shared by a group of people united by same language, race and culture; to express their loyalty to their nation, they attempt to …
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…cause of unification. The most important factor that directly led to unification was Prussia's expansion. Among the factors which caused the unification of Germany, including position of Prussia, the Zollverein and the economic unity, the growth of liberalism, together with the able leadership and foreign policy of Bismarck, nationalism was just a contributing factor. Although the nationalist movement had its significance, it was not the most important factor which cause the unification process in Germany.