WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Prussia was always seen as the embodiment of military prowess and power. It was, in many ways, a state that was built by an army. Its sense of militarism spread dramatically to its soldiers and civilians, affecting their societies, politics, and culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four major reasons behind the unification of Germany are the role of Bismark, the strength of the Prussian economy, the decline of Austria, and the military power of Prussia. The economic strength of Prussia was one of the most important reasons behind the unification of Germany.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nationalism was closely linked to militarism. It fostered delusions about the relative military strength of European nations. Many living in the Great Powers considered their nations to be militarily superior and better equipped to win a future war in Europe.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the 1860s, both conservatives and liberals in Prussia were nationalists. They wanted a unified German nation-state. But many liberals wanted to achieve this through negotiations with Austria.