Question

• germany was not a unified nation in 1848.
• the german confederation was made up of 39 separate states

that shared a language and culture.

• these states included austria and prussia.
• as revolution swept through europe in 1848, liberal germans

protested for increased democracy.

• prussian king frederick wilhelm iv promised a constitution, and

other reforms.

• however, by the end of 1848, the king went back on his promises.

1. what was the german confederation

composed of in 1848?

only austria and prussia
39 separate states sharing a culture
a unified german nation
independent kingdoms with no unity

Explanation:

The text clearly states that "The German Confederation was made up of 39 separate states that shared a language and culture." This directly indicates the composition of the German Confederation in 1848.

Answer:

39 separate states sharing a culture