Prussia’s political desire’s were also a huge contributor to the desire of creating a unified Germany, since with a unified Germany under the control of Prussia, both countries would be greatly strengthened and gain a lot of political influence, power, and control against their rival’s. There was a great struggle and journey for the unification of Germany that was shaped by the nationalistic German views and Prussian desires for power.
The need for the unification of Germany all began with the fact that the German’s became gradually dissatisfied with their position in Europe (Document A). They did not like being viewed as weak in the eyes of other countries, and wanted to gain power and influence in Europe. Therefore, they began to take action and try to figure out ways in order to become more powerful. This sense of nationalism spread throughout the Germans after Napoleon’s rule. Philosophical writers such as Hegel wrote in a “characteristic tone” in which the people of German began to think the same way about certain countries and have specific ideas as to what they felt was necessary for the countries well being and survival (Document A). For example, they began to promote people …show more content…
Prussia, having a powerful ruling house and a political desire for more power and control over rivals such as Austria, contained the components needed to rule over this new Germany. German life itself has its positive and negatives, in which the positives include ideas of nationalisms and reforms for the people, while the negative include oppressive rules and destruction (Document B). In order to fulfill Germany’s want for a better country and a positive life, Prussia was considered a perfect country to give succor in the creation of the unified land. Prussia's deficient power caused it to want Germany to unify in order to provide more power and stability since rival countries such as Austria meant the lack of power for it (Document B). Combining with Germany allowed it to be balanced with Austria and not fear the country’s wrath. Both are reliant on each other because they both want to become better overall. Germany's nationalism led it to be angered with its position, wanting more power and influence, and Prussia was also a weakened country seeking a more trusted ally that would make its country appear infallible. In the joining of the two countries, the two parties wishes can be made possible. The recognition of this allegiance and all that may come from evolved into the effort of