Pact Zollverein

The Pact Zollverein was a trade agreement formed in 1834 among German states, primarily led by Prussia. It aimed to unify economic policies by eliminating tariffs and customs barriers between member states, creating a common economic zone. This facilitated easier trade, boosted industrial growth, and increased economic cooperation. The pact was a significant step toward political unification of Germany, laying the groundwork for the later establishment of a single German nation. Essentially, it was an early effort to unify Germany through economic integration, promoting free movement of goods and cooperation among the participating states.