Were there any countries that supported Austria in receiving control over the German States?
Who exactly was Otto von Bismarck?
If King Wilhelm had refused the crown completely even after the compromises the German government made, were there any other options they had for someone different that could rule?
Who and why did they try to give Friedrich Wilhelm the crown?
How exactly did Germany expect to maintain a relatively friendly relationship with Austria with their differences in interests?
What did the constitution that the German National Assembly offer to Friedrich Wilhelm IV say?
Why was it the industrial boom that set off the German Unification?
What was the influence for the type of government leader Germany wanted? Why did they want Wilhelm 1?
What "states" came together to unify as Germany?
What is the assembly that is trying to pass off the crown and why is this not technically allowed?
What is meant when said, "Austria's power is a loss to their (Germany) power"?
Why didn't Germany unify sooner since there were revolutions happening all around in Europe and how did the monarchy keep their power for that long a time?
Was there a turning point in the German Unification movement?
What was the major factor that made Germans want to change their country?
Who were the major powers that tried to help Germany and who wanted to stop Germany's unification?
How did the choices of different people impact the process of German Unification?
Why did they think they could maintain a stable relationship with Austria?
The identities of the major contenders in unification, including Otto von Bismark and Friedrich Wilhelm IV, could have motives and intents further clarified. The role of public sentiment and its impact is also a point of interest.
Some questions I have are, What happened after or as a result of Austria and Prussia going to war?
And also, Why did they chose King Wilhelm to be the German Empire emperor?
What specific event led to the intolerance of Austria from the German Confederation? Was this a gradual change in system or did the actions of the monarchy create this divide?
How did the German Unification effect the unification and the sense of hostility or geniality in Europe as whole?
