Throughout the German states, city councils, liberal parliamentary members who favored a unified state, and chambers of commerce—which would see great benefits from unification—opposed any war between Prussia and Austria.
Di negara-negara Jerman, dewan kota, anggota parlemen liberal yang mendukung negara bersatu, dan kamar dagang - yang akan memperoleh keuntungan besar dari penyatuan - menentang perang antara Prusia dan Austria.