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Explain how Prussia extended her influence over the German states during the period 1815-1848
 * introduced the Zolleverein reduced Austria's influences over the German states. took dominance from other countries
 * single tariff
 * economic developement, the building of railways
 * failure of liberalism (positive)
 * the awarness of nationalism, people became aware of nationalism, put their needs and desires over the monarch.
 * introduction of "the soverenighty of the people"
 * the leaders of Prussia were strong, Austria not so strong
 * pressure on the smaller states to join the dominant force
 * luck
 * the decline of Austria led to German states looking up to Prussia more.
 * Prussia was the only country that was open for new ideas, flexible. Modernised.

Possible Headings: NATIONALISM (forces for change) LIBERALISM (forces for change) SOCIAL FACTORS ECONOMIC FACTORS POLITICAL FACTORS

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