The Rise and unification of Germany

Question 1

When did Germany become a country/national state?

Answer 1

In 1871

Question 2

How many separate states where there in 1815?

Answer 2

There were 314 separate states

Question 3

In medieval times what were the individual states been part of ?

Answer 3

The individual states had been part of the roman holy empire

Question 4

How did the states come together and create a sense of Germany nationalism?

Answer 4

Through trade links

Question 5

What religion was the Northern part?

Answer 5

Protestant

Question 6

What religion was the Southern part?

Answer 6

Catholic

Question 7

The eastern states were…

Answer 7

Agricultural

Question 8

The Western states were…

Answer 8

Industrial

Question 9

What was the largest state in the Germany during this era?

Answer 9

Largest state was Prussia

Question 10

Who was Prussia ruled by from 1859 - 1941 ?

Answer 10

Wilhelm II ( King Kaiser)

Question 11

What were the rich land owners and ruling class called?

Answer 11

Junkers

Question 12

What was the name of the Kaiser’s chief minister?

Answer 12

Otto Von Bismarck

Question 13

What is militarism?

Answer 13

Militarism is the belief that a country should have a strong army.

Question 14

Who believed in militarism?

Answer 14

The junkers, Wilhelm II and Otto Von Bismarck all believed in militarism.

Question 15

What caused other German states to unite with Prussia and cause aggressive foreign policy?

Answer 15

Militarism

Question 16

The fear of Prussia growing more powerful lead to antagonism of neighboring countries such as….

Answer 16

France , Austria and Denmark

Question 17

What is another name for Prussia ?

Answer 17

North German Confederation

Question 18

When did Prussia defeat Denmark and acquire more territories?

Answer 18

1864

Question 19

When did the North German Confederation defeat Austria in the seven weeks war ?

Answer 19

1866

Question 20

When did Germany defeat France?

Answer 20

1870

Question 21

Victory in the Franco - Prussian war led to the acquisition of what?

Answer 21

Alsace- Lorraine

Question 22

What is a Kaiser?

Answer 22

German word for emperor or king

Question 23

What is a Reich?

Answer 23

German word for empire

Question 24

Name the order of Power of the Germany government in 1888

Answer 24

Kaiser Wilhelm II —-> Advisers and Ministers —-> Bundesrat and Reichstag

Question 25

What is another word for Advisers and Ministers?

Answer 25

Junkers

Question 26

Explain Advisers and Ministers (In the German government)

Answer 26

The highest role was Chancellor. Also they gave advice and led on foreign policy.

Question 27

Explain Bundesrat (In German Government)

Answer 27

It was a local government body. Representatives from each state where sent to consult with the Kaiser over laws.

Question 28

Explain Reichstag (In German Government)

Answer 28

German Parliament with powers over tax. They also voted on kaisers laws.

Question 29

Explain what Autocracy is?

Answer 29

A belief that a country should be led by one strong power. This is why Wilhelm II believed in.

Question 30

What is Weltpolitik?

Answer 30

Aim to transform Germany into a global power by building industry up,armed forces and influence abroad.

Question 31

What is A Place In The Sun ?

Answer 31

When Wilhelm wanted to conquer colonies competing with France and England