Explain the aim to form Zollverein
Nationalism in Europe (10)Explain the aim to form 'Zollverein', a Customs Union, in 1834 in Germany.
Answer
- To abolish tariff barriers
- To reduce number of currencies from over 30 to 2
In 1834, a customs union or zollverein was formed at the initiative of Prussia and joined by most of the German states. The union abolished tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies from over thirty to two.
Exam Year:
2019
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