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What was Bismarcks actions as Chief minister revolving around?
To ensure that Prussia would be the dominant power in a United Germany.
What did Bismarck believe in?
Bismarck was a pragmatist who believed in Realpolitik, the politics of pragmatism rather than ideology. These actions drew support from nationalist-minded liberals, who gave him their backing in parliament.
What can Bismarcks influence on Germany unification be clearly seen in?
In his foreign policy.
Where did Bismarck rain victorious over Denmark?
And what impact did this victory have?
Prussia defeated Denmark in Schleswig-Holstein.
They won further land and resources for Prussia - showing Bismarcks strength when leading Prussia. However a tense relationship formed between Prussia and Austria when trying to decide what should be done with those regions.
Who did Bismarck form a secret alliance with and why?
He formed a secret alliance with Italy against Austria. This was a way of ganging up against Austria and generally weakening Austria - this shows Bismarcks calculated nature.
In 1860 what General introduced a bill to improve military in Prussia and what was the bill?
General von Roon introduced a bill designed to modernise the Prussian army by doubling it’s size.
By 1870 how big was the Prussian army in comparison to Austria?
The Prussian army was 319,000 while the Austrian army was 252,000. Furthermore, the Prussian army was also equipped with better weaponry.
Prussian generals were particularly skilled in what?
Modern communication technology such as telegraphs.
What is an example of Prussian leaders calculation?
During the Austro-Prussian war of 1886 Von Moltke picked the perfect time and place to attack.
At the beginning of the 19th century why was Prussia developing into a major industrial power?
Due to their increasing population, the discovery of raw materials in the Rhine and the Saarland and a good railway network.
By 1865 how many steam engines did Prussia have in comparison to Austria?
How much horsepower did Prussia have in contrast to Austria?
By 1865 Prussia possessed 15,000 steam engines with a total horsepower of 800,000 while Austria, by contrast, had 3400 steam engines with a total horsepower of 100,000, clearly showing that Prussia was economically more powerful.
Who did many Prussian states side with during the Austro-Prussian war?
Austria
What impact did Austria not being a part of the Zollverein have?
What happened when they tried to form their own customs union?
Lastly, another important factor is the decline of Austrian strength. Austria was never a member of the Zollverein which held back their economic growth. The subsequent attempts to form its own customs union, the Zollunion, failed.
What was a major reason Austria was economically failing? What was Austria forced to pay for?
Austria was distracted by problems in their large multi-ethnic empire and by commitments in Italy. It was forced to pay for large numbers of troops to be stationed throughout the empire to maintain order. This led to growing financial problems, meaning the Austrian economy could not keep pace with neighbouring states.
During the Austro-Prussian war who deployed more soldiers between Austria and Prussia?
Austria (this KU is an analysis+ - ‘however’)
