Otto von Bismarck unified Germany which consisted of 27 territories. During this time period, Germany rapidly started to become industrialized mainly in obtaining coal and iron. The population at the time was about 60 million. Germany caught up with great powers like Britain and France by having a growing rail network, and one of the strongest armies. Their navy also was the second best Navy. Otto Von Bismarck's foreign policy was to maintain a balance of power in Europe because he feared France would attack them after they were defeated in the Franco-Prussian War. Bismarck tried for national unity yet he disliked Catholics like the Vatican.
The constitution consisted of two houses of Parliament which was called the Reichstag and Bundesrat.
The constitution consisted of two houses of Parliament which was called the Reichstag and Bundesrat.