Nationalism & German Unification Flashcards
What were the reasons the nation’s had for not wanting to unify Germany?
-Some states feared Prussian control over Germany
-Catholic States in southern Germany were concerned about Domination by the Protestant Prussia
-Smaller German States did not want to give up their customs and.trafitions or just be absorbed into a large nation
What, according to Bismark, was the best method to bring about German Unification?
-Bismark believed the best way to unify Germany was through “Blood and Iron” (warfare and the military)
Why did Prussia go to war with France in 1870?
-Prussia thought by going to war with France they would gain political unity from the Catholic states who would join Germany
-The southern Catholic states were frightened by both Germany and France so Prussia played on these fears and worked with them to defeat France and win their trust.
What was the German Empire called?
-it was called the Second Reich
Why did Bismark support laws that gave benefits to workers?
-Bismark wasn’t very popular among the working citizens due to poor living conditions.
-Soon many workers supported the Social Democratic Party and this frightened Bismark.
-The soon introduced reforms to give benefits to working class citizens to win their trust.
What was William ll foreign policy designed to do?
-William ll’s foreign policy was meant to help win Germany “ a place in the sun”
-William ll wanted Germany to be a major commercial, colonial and military power
-The.competed for colonies in :Asia, Africa and the Pacific
Who was William l. What was his role in German Nationalism?
-William l was the king of Prussia who appointed count Otto Von Bismark to help him rule, as prime minister and minister of foreign affairs.
-King William l appointed Bismark because he wanted to ensure Prussia would remain both authoritarian and militaristic.
What is the Bundersrat/Reichstage?
- Bundersrat is the upper house of parliament appointed by each ruler
- Reichstage is the lower house parliament elected by male citizens over the age of 25
Explain the policy of real politik. What does it mean?
-Real Politik, meaning realism was used by Bismark freely as he was.creatimg a untitled Germany.
- Real Politik also means Bismark did whatever he thought was necessary, whether or not it was ethical or legal
Who was Otto Von Bismark l, and what was his role on German Unification and Nationalism?
-Bismark cake from a. Junker family, was a former military officer, and believed firmly in royal power.
-Bismark was appointed prime minister and minister of foreign affairs by the king.
-During his time working there, Bismark basically lead the Unification of Germany along with William l.
