WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the customs union or zollverein do?
A
abolished tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies from over thirty to two
B
abolished tax
C
abolished tariff charges and reduced the currencies to 5
D
only abolished tariff barriers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Zolloverein was a German customs union that was founded in 1834 during the Prussian rule. It formulated many rules for free trade and economic cooperation among the German states. It abolished the tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies from over thirty to only two.

Detailed explanation-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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Zollverein, the 1834 customs union between German states, was the first international trade agreement that created a unified customs area between independent sovereign nations, unifying customs areas across political borders rather than just within them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Zollverein, (German: “Customs Union”) German customs union established in 1834 under Prussian leadership. It created a free-trade area throughout much of Germany and is often seen as an important step in German reunification.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1834, a customs union or Zollverein was formed at the initiative of Prussia. It was joined by most of the German States. The aim of Zollverein was to bind the Germans economically into a nation. It helped to awaken and raise national sentiment in German people through a fusion of individual and provincial interests.

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