Nation Building: Germany Flashcards

1
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After Napolean’s Defeat…

A

The Congress of vienna created the German Confederation

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2
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what was the German Confederation?

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was a weak alliance of German States headed by Austria

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3
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Otto Von Bismarck

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is the chancellor of Prussia

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4
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Otto Van Bismarck used his policy of…

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“Blood and Iron” to unite the German States under Prussian rule

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5
Q

Bismarck created an excuse to attack..

A

Austria

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6
Q

the seven week war was???

A

Austro-Prussian war that lasted 7 weeks

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7
Q

The seven year war was won by Prussian and they?

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took control of several North German States

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8
Q

Bismarcks editing of the telegram made it seem that…

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William I of Prussia had insulted the French ambassador

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9
Q

Who wins between Frence and Prussia/Germany

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Prussia

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10
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Alsace Lorraine (3 benefits)

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  • rich coal laden region of France lost to germany
  • Iron ore
  • Vast amounts of vineyards
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11
Q

William I takes the title Kaiser (emperor) but…

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the real power was in the hands of the Kaiser and Otto Von Bismarck

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