Unit 1 Ch 1 : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe — Social Studies STD 10 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 1 Ch 1 : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe5 Marks
Question
What was Zollverein? Why was it formed?
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Answer
In 1834, the customs union of Zollverein was formed at the initiative of Prussia and was joined by most of the German states.
The union abolished tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies from over thirty to two.
The creation of a network of railways further stimulated mobility, harnessing economic interests to national unification.
A wave of economic nationalism strengthened the wider nationalist sentiments growing at the time.
Varied currencies and weights and measures were obstacles to economic growth, so the creation of a unified economic territory allowing the unhindered movement of goods, people and capital was needed. So, Zollverein was formed.
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