German Unification

Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck

Chancellor of Prussia from 1862 until 1871, when he became chancellor of Germany. A conservative nationalist, he led Prussia to victory against Austria (1866) and France (1870) and was responsible for the creation of the German Empire (714)

Wilhelm I

He became king of Prussia in 1861 and sought to increase Prussian power. He appointed Otto Von Bismarck as his Prime Minister. In 1871, at the Palace of Versailles after the Franco-Prussian war, he was proclaimed Kaiser of the German Empire by Otto von Bismarck.

Realpolitik

Political realism or practical politics, especially policy based on power rather than on ideals.

Blood and Iron

"Blood and Iron" was the speech that Otto Von Bismarck gave with the belief that a strong industry and military was needed in a country to have success. The blood represented the military but it also can represent the same blood in ethnicity throughout a country while the iron represented the industry of Germany.

German Nationalism

Language: German
Culture: Germanic
Religion: Protestant

German States (Prussia and Austria)

During the unification of Germany, Austria stood in the way of Prussia. Prussia would go on to attack/invade Austria but not too severely. This was done so they could make Austria weak enough to not rebel but not so weak that they would have a feeling of revenge. Bismarck was scared of rebellion/revenge. Austria could possibly join other countries if their defeat was too severe.