The fatal obstacle to German unification under Prussian leadership in 1850 was the
A) middle class's lack of enthusiasm.
B) opposition of Austria and Russia.
C) war with Hungary.
D) opposition of Britain and France.

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Austria and Russia opposed German unification under Prussian leadership in 1850, which proved to be a fatal impediment. This opposition was evident in the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament to establish a unified German state, as both Austria and Russia were against the idea.

The Fatal Obstacle to German Unification Under Prussian Leadership in 1850