War with Austria

Austria had no allies
they were on the verge of bankruptcy
Holstein was sandwiched between Prussian territory
Feb 1866, Bismarck warned that war with Austria was iminent
prior to this, October 1865, Bismarck met with Napoleon III of France at Biarritz to gain French neutrality in the war
then in April 1866, Prussia gained Italian support in exchange for Venetia
Bismarck increased tension by proposing to make amendments to the confederation
Austria became cautious that an attack was soon so they mobilised their troops in April 1866
war did not start immediately to Bismarck's dismay
so to provoke them further he suggested to the diet to make changed to the constitution:
- exclude Austria from the confederation
- all troops in north German would be controlled by Prussia
Bismarck wanted support from…

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