The main function of the Prussian Zollverein was to

The main function of the Prussian Zollverein was to 

•  impose a custom duty on imported goods.
•  abolish the tariff barrier.
•  impose new rules for trade. 
•  reduce custom duties. 

Answer:  abolish the tariff barrier. 

Additional Information

The main function of the Prussian Zollverein was to create economic unity by eliminating internal customs duties and tariffs among the German states and establishing a common external tariff for trade with non-member countries. 

### Key Objectives and Functions:

1. Promote Free Trade: Remove internal barriers to trade within the member states, facilitating the free movement of goods.  

2. Economic Integration: Strengthen economic ties among the German states, creating a foundation for political unification.  

3. Standardized Policies: Introduce standardized weights, measures, and currencies to simplify commerce.  

4. Revenue Sharing: Collect and share customs revenue among member states based on an agreed formula.  

5. Enhance Industrial Growth: Support industrial development by protecting industries through external tariffs.  

The Zollverein was a significant step toward German unification, laying the groundwork for the eventual formation of the German Empire in 1871.

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