Mocks Study German Unification Flashcards
What were Schleswig and Holstein?
Two duchies in the north of Germany.
What was the population composition of Schleswig?
Mixed population of Germans and Danes.
What was Holstein’s demographic and political status?
Mostly German and part of the German Confederation.
What did Danish King Christian IX want regarding Schleswig?
To absorb Schleswig into Denmark.
What significant action did Denmark take in 1863?
Passed a new constitution to annex Schleswig.
What was the reaction of Prussia and Austria to Denmark’s actions?
They were angered, claiming to protect German interests.
What year did Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark?
1864.
How long did the war against Denmark last?
3 months.
What did the Treaty of Vienna (1864) result in?
Schleswig to Prussia and Holstein to Austria.
Why was the Danish War important for Bismarck?
He used Austria to defeat Denmark to later provoke a war against Austria.
What did the Danish War set up between Prussia and Austria?
Rivalry over Holstein.
What was the outcome of the Austro-Prussian War (1866)?
Prussia crushed Austria in 7 weeks.
What did Austria’s defeat in the Austro-Prussian War lead to?
Austria was forced to leave German affairs.
What was the North German Confederation?
A new political entity formed after the Austro-Prussian War.
Who led the North German Confederation?
The King of Prussia.
What role did Bismarck play in the North German Confederation?
He was the Chancellor, controlling military and foreign policy.
What was a key feature of the North German Confederation’s governance?
It had a parliament (Reichstag) but real power remained with Prussia.
Which states were not included in the North German Confederation?
The Catholic southern states like Bavaria and Württemberg.
What was the significance of the North German Confederation?
It was the first step toward full German unification.
What was the final outcome of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71)?
Prussia united Germany and crowned Wilhelm I as Kaiser in 1871.
Fill in the blank: The Danish War (1864) led to Prussia and Austria defeating ______ and acquiring Schleswig and Holstein.
Denmark
True or False: The North German Confederation included all German states.
False
