In 1848, German liberals and nationalists united in revolution demanding the unification of all German-populated lands into Germany, which was attempted to be completed, but regional, religious, and monarchical rivalries between Prussia and Austria prevented such a unification from taking place.
In 1848, German liberals and nationalists united in revolution, forming the Frankfurt Parliament, whereas this National Assembly demanded the unification of all German-populated lands into Germany. This united Germany was attempted to be completed, but regional, religious, and monarchical rivalries between Prussia and Austria prevented such a unification from taking place.