The "North German Confederation" was established in the year -

Correct option is D

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• After the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, Austria was excluded from German affairs.

• Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian Chancellor, formed the North German Confederation as a step toward German unification.

• It was officially established in 1867 and served as a federation of 22 northern German states under Prussian leadership.

• This confederation was a precursor to the German Empire, which was proclaimed in 1871.

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