History
How many states existed in Germany before unification in 1871?
About 39 states
Background
Before 1871, Germany was not a single country but about 39 small and large states. They included kingdoms, duchies and free cities. Each had its own laws, money and soldiers. Only Otto von Bismarck brought them all together under one emperor. That is how the German Empire was born.
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