The Rise and unification of Germany Flashcards
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When did Germany become a country/national state?
In 1871
How many separate states where there in 1815?
There were 314 separate states
In medieval times what were the individual states been part of ?
The individual states had been part of the roman holy empire
How did the states come together and create a sense of Germany nationalism?
Through trade links
What religion was the Northern part?
Protestant
What religion was the Southern part?
Catholic
The eastern states were…
Agricultural
The Western states were…
Industrial
What was the largest state in the Germany during this era?
Largest state was Prussia
Who was Prussia ruled by from 1859 - 1941 ?
Wilhelm II ( King Kaiser)
What were the rich land owners and ruling class called?
Junkers
What was the name of the Kaiser’s chief minister?
Otto Von Bismarck
What is militarism?
Militarism is the belief that a country should have a strong army.
Who believed in militarism?
The junkers, Wilhelm II and Otto Von Bismarck all believed in militarism.
What caused other German states to unite with Prussia and cause aggressive foreign policy?
Militarism
The fear of Prussia growing more powerful lead to antagonism of neighboring countries such as….
France , Austria and Denmark
What is another name for Prussia ?
North German Confederation
When did Prussia defeat Denmark and acquire more territories?
1864
When did the North German Confederation defeat Austria in the seven weeks war ?
1866
When did Germany defeat France?
1870
Victory in the Franco - Prussian war led to the acquisition of what?
Alsace- Lorraine
What is a Kaiser?
German word for emperor or king
What is a Reich?
German word for empire
Name the order of Power of the Germany government in 1888
Kaiser Wilhelm II —-> Advisers and Ministers —-> Bundesrat and Reichstag
