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TermVocabulary Militarism Kaiser
Essential Question
How did Otto Von Bismarck unite Germany?
What was the situation in Germany?German unity had long been seen as a distant dream…
Nearly 40 separate German states stretched North to South and East to West
Who wanted Germany united??
Mid 1800s – Nationalists looked to Prussia for help in building a
powerful German nation
Prussia had been known for its MILITARISM
Reliance on military strength
Who led the movement for unity?Prussian king WILHELM I wanted a strong, united Germany…
He appointed OTTO VON BISMARCK as
his Prime Minister…
Together they strengthened the Prussian Army
KING WILHELM I
OTTO VON BISMARCK
What policy did Bismarck use?Bismarck practiced a policy of “blood and iron” rather
thanks speeches and votes
He used the Prussian military to:
Defeat Denmark
Defeat Austria
Defeat France
Convinced the northern Germany states to join
a united Germany
Convinced the southern Germany states to join a
united Germany
Who led the newly created Germany?
WILHELM I takes the title of KAISER of the new German Empire
Emperor
Bismarck became the CHANCELLOR of Germany
Chief Minister
1871
What was the outcome of unity?
With it’s industrial resources and military might…
Germany will become one of the strongest nations on the
continent of Europe
Essential Question
How did Otto Von Bismarck unite Germany?
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Bismarck