In what ways did Bismarck contribute to the unification of Germany? Bismarck contributed to the unification of Germany by convincing the surrounding states that they needed to side with Prussia in order to create a great nation and to feel safe from outside attacks. He achieved this by creating excuses to go to was against neighbouring countries, while still remaining to be seen as the good guy. Bismarck once said that "Not through speeches and …showed first 75 words of 765 total…

…showed last 75 words of 765 total…German States into a united Germany. France lost the war. None of the neighbouring countries received their promised land, but Bismarck had never actually intended to take over France. By 1871, the German Empire was formed. Bismarck had succeeded, he had contributed largely to the unification of Germany. And he had done it without forcing a single state to join, they had all joined voluntarily and the King of Prussia became the first new German Emperor.