Essential+Questions

1) What events promoted German unity during the early 1800's? When Napoleon invaded Germany and the Germans had to unite to make new governments. After they defeated Napoleon they still needed help. This is when Otto Von Bismarch stepped in and declared war on prussia.

2) Explain the difference between a conservative and a liberal during this time period. Liberals- burgiousie, and the middle class. People that wanted to shape public union. The wanted governments based on written constitutions. Conservatives- and middle class. People that wanted to shape public union. The wanted governments based on written constitutions. Modern conservatives are people that do not want to give the government money. But they did accept defense.

3) Explain the difference between a conservative and a libberal during this time period. What was the Congress of vienna? What is balance of Power? How does this effect the German states? The congress of Vienna is a place where European leaders meet to discuss things. The balance of power is the thought that there should be many states instead of one strong country. it makes the germans happy, because people like Napoleon wont take over many of the questions.

4) How does the economic unity help bring political unity? Be sure to talk about the economic union created. In the 1830's, Prussia created an economic union called the Zollverein. The Zollverien, dismantled tariff barriers between many Germany states. In 1848 liberals met in the Frankfurt assembly again and they demanded German political unity when they offered the throne to the unity of a united German state, but the prussian ruler rejected the notion of a throne by the "people".

5) Explain realpolitik and provide examples of how Bismarck used that to his advantage. Realpolitik or realistic politics s based on the needs of the state, in the case of realpolitik power was more importanat then the principals. He strenghtened the army with money. Bismarck led Prussia into three wars, each war increased with presitge and power and paved the way for German unity.

6) What doe the famous "blood and iron" speech represent, and how does this further impact the unification movement? The famous "blood and iron" speach means that Prussia isn't going to come together. Because of speaches they're going to come together by fighting in a way.Blood; meaning fighting, and Iron; meaning the Industrial Revolution. This impacts the unification unit by the aftermath of the industrial giant of Europe. And by the late 1800's German chemical and electrical industries were setting the standard. And their shipping was only second the Britains though.

7) How does warfare play a role in the unification process? Warfare unites nations by forcing them to work together. Like when Bismarck launched the julfukampf to make the Catholics put loyalty to the state before loyalty to the church, but it backfired and the faithfull rallied and the party strenghtend. Bismark saw socialism as a threat so he stopped meetings. But, it backfired again and workers unifed.

8) How was the new German government structured, and who held the real power in the new, unified State? The Northern German Confederation persuaded William I of Prussia to take the title of Kaiser or Emperor. Bismarck set up a two-house legislature the buderstrat or upper house, and the Reichstag, or lower house.

9) What economic and industrial advancements does Germany make well after the unification process? Germany had a ample ammount of iron and coal resources. A diciplined and educated work force. A rapidly growing population from 41 million in 1871 to 67 million by 1914. In the 1850's and 1860's Germans had founded large companys and many rail roads. Carl Zeiss built a company that became known for its telescopes, microscopes and other optical equipment.

10) How does Nationalism unify the people of the German States? When Napoleon invades, and other people attack, this motivates people to work together, and unite. This method of unitin helps people make new organisations like the Congress of Vienna.