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Germany's Unification: Bismarck's Path to a Modern German Empire (1800s)

This overview explores Germany in the early 1800s and the unification efforts led by Otto von Bismarck. It examines the influence of Napoleon, the Congress of Vienna, and the establishment of the German Confederation in 1815. The role of key players like King William I of Prussia and Bismarck's strategies—including the Zollverein and his Realpolitik approach—are highlighted. The narrative covers the three wars: against Denmark, Austria, and France, detailing how these conflicts fostered German nationalism and led to significant territorial gains, including Alsace-Lorraine.

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Germany's Unification: Bismarck's Path to a Modern German Empire (1800s)

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  1. Mr. Bridges Modern World History 2/8/2010 Nationalism

  2. What is Germany like in the early 1800s • How does Bismarck unify the divided German States?

  3. Unification of Germany • Impact of Napoleon • Council of Vienna • 1815 • Creates the German Confederation

  4. German Confederation Prussia Austria - Hungary

  5. Prussia’s Influence • Key Player: King William I of Prussia • Creates the Zollverein • Economic Union • Dismantled trade barriers between German States

  6. Otto von Bismarck • From Prussia’s Junker class • Becomes Chancellor • Unites German states under Prussian rule • Master of Realpolitik • Motives?

  7. Path to a German Empire • Bismarck’s 3 Wars: • War with Denmark • Allies with Austria

  8. Path to a German Empire • War with Austria • Invents an excuse to invade • Takes new territories

  9. Path to a German Empire • Franco-Prussian War • How did Bismarck convince Germans to go to war with France? • Total victory for the Germans • What do the Germans gain? • 1) Complete feeling of German Nationalism • 2) Alsace-Lorraine

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