In 1834, a customs union was formed at the initiative of Prussia and joined by most of the German states. It abolished tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies. What was it called?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Zollverein
The Zollverein was the customs union formed in 1834 at the initiative of Prussia. It abolished tariff barriers between the German states and reduced the number of currencies, and it helped the growth of German economic unity.