Building a German Nation Section 22-1 pp. 692-695 Quote sets the tone for Bismarck’s policies Determined to build a strong, unified German state with Prussia as it leader “The great questions of the day will not be settled by speeches or majority decisions…but by blood and iron.” Otto von Bismarck

Preview Questions What factors helped Prussia rise to power in the German Confederation? What were the causes and effects of the Franco-Prussian War?

Steps Toward Unity Impact of Napoleon Prussian Leadership German states demand unity Congress of Vienna creates German Confederation Prussian Leadership Zollverein: Made trade easier between states King rejected German crowm

Bismarck and German Unity Otto von Bismarck Appointed chancellor by king Master of realpolitik Wants power for Prussia Builds army to pursue aggressive foreign policy

The Rise of Prussia Bismarck’s Wars 1864: Won land from Denmark 1866: Prussia defeated Austria 1870: Franco-Prussian War

Franco - Prussian War Causes Tension and rivalry between France and Prussia The Ems Dispatch encouraged France to declare war Bismarck evokes memories of Napoleon I’s invasion to spur nationalism

Franco - Prussian War Effects End of France’s Second Empire Increased German nationalism German states united under Prussian rule Kaiser Wilhelm I and Bismarck took power German power in Europe increased

Franco-Prussian War Problems Ahead Regional differences German princes reluctant to give up power Dominance of Prussia within Germany Balance of Power in Europe