2. German Unification Flashcards
Three factors
- Influence of German Nationalism
- Influence of the Prussian Army
- Economic Factors
Influence Of German Nationalism
- Shared Language
2. Romantic Movement
Shared Language:
All 39 of the German states spoke the same language
Romantic Movement:
Authors like the Brothers Grimm, Goethe and Beethoven romanticised German history
Influence of German Nationalism A+
“Whenever a separate language if found, there is also a separate nation” - Fichte
Influence of German Nationalism counter argument quote
“Only under the stimulation by Bismarck for his own political ends, did German Nationalism begin to move masses” Pflanze
Influence of German Nationalism counter argument:
A strong state ruler was needed and this didn’t happen until .bismarck came to the forefront
Influence of the Prussian Army:
- Removal of Barriers
2. Modern Artillery
Modern Artillery:
200,000 Prussian troops were issued with the needle fun which is 4x faster than the muzzle gun that Austria was using
Removal of Barriers:
Successful wars with Denmark, Asutria and France removed any negative outside influences
Influence of the Prussian Army A+
“There is no denying the fact that the decision concerning the form of unification was made on the battle of Konnigrattze in 1866” -Craig
Influence of the Prussian Army counter argument quote
“Bismarck was the smith who forged the Reich” - Hitler