It was to have a common Parliament, elected by universal suffrage and meeting in Berlin.

The army, the diplomatic representation, the control of the postal and telegraphic services, were to be under the sole control of the Prussian Government.

The North German Confederation comprised the northern and central States of Germany.

The southern States--Bavaria, Baden, Wuertemberg, etc .-- although not included, had been forced into a practical alliance with Prussia by treaties.

The Customs Union was extended until it embraced nearly the whole of Germany.