In the 1840s, There Was Much Agitation in German-Speaking Lands

question 35

Multiple Choice

In the 1840s, there was much agitation in German-speaking lands for

• A)war with France.
• B)universal suffrage.
• C)religious freedom.
• D)the creation of a German nation-state.
• E)the persecution of non-German minorities.

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Average Total Cost

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Rival Firms

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