Asked by Olivia Leonard on Apr 28, 2024

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The Treaty of Prague (1866)

A) affirmed Czech independence from Austria.
B) allowed Prussia and Austria to control Schleswig-Holstein together.
C) united all German states and created the German Empire.
D) eliminated Austria as a rival to Prussia for control of Germany.
E) froze Prussia out of German affairs.

Treaty of Prague

An agreement concluded in 1866 after the Austro-Prussian War, leading to the dissolution of the German Confederation and the establishment of the North German Confederation.

  • Elucidate the events of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 and its effects on the political dynamics of Germany and Europe.
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Chantel PerkinsMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Treaty of Prague eliminated Austria as a rival to Prussia for control of Germany by allowing Prussia to annex several states and create the North German Confederation, which excluded Austria. This paved the way for the eventual unification of Germany under Prussian leadership in 1871.