Nation Building: Germany Flashcards
After Napolean’s Defeat…
The Congress of vienna created the German Confederation
what was the German Confederation?
was a weak alliance of German States headed by Austria
Otto Von Bismarck
is the chancellor of Prussia
Otto Van Bismarck used his policy of…
“Blood and Iron” to unite the German States under Prussian rule
Bismarck created an excuse to attack..
Austria
the seven week war was???
Austro-Prussian war that lasted 7 weeks
The seven year war was won by Prussian and they?
took control of several North German States
Bismarcks editing of the telegram made it seem that…
William I of Prussia had insulted the French ambassador
Who wins between Frence and Prussia/Germany
Prussia
Alsace Lorraine (3 benefits)
- rich coal laden region of France lost to germany
- Iron ore
- Vast amounts of vineyards
William I takes the title Kaiser (emperor) but…
the real power was in the hands of the Kaiser and Otto Von Bismarck