what was the zollverein significance
The Zollverein was important in strengthening Prussia and developing nationalism among the German states. In 1818, a custom union was established by Prussia. It abolished all tariff barriers within Prussian territory. Only a 10% tax on foreign goods was imposed. In 1834, the Zollverein came into formal existence. In the 10 years after its establishment, most of the German states became members except some southern German states and Austria. The Zollverein represented a serious threat to the hegemony of Austria in Germany. It had several effects on the German Unification.