The Unification of Deutschland Prussia The Unification of Deutschland

Remember Back… After Congress of Vienna Austria-Hungary 1815 German Confederation Buffer to French expansion Austria-Hungary Does not want a united Germany Nor do smaller German states -They will have less political and economic say

Prussia Largest German state Well organized government Strong economy Zollverein-Economic Union (1834) Businesses reduced trade barriers between German states Where is there a Zollverein present today?

Revolutions of 1848 Conservatives HATE Liberals: who want to limit state interference in individual life and urged voting rights. Want a New constitution However, Conservatives take over the government 1850 Liberal and Radical Germans flee the country for their lives

Wilhelm I (William) of Prussia Strong military Expands army Prussian citizens see this as a threat and refuse more taxation for military spending Prime Minister: Otto von Bismarck Conservatives- wanting to restore power to the Kings opposed to revolutionary ideas on rights of individuals

Realpolitik - right of the nation-state to pursue its own advantage by any means, including war. Bismarck’s policy “Blood and Iron” How the issues of the times would be decided Bismarck would step over congress and tax for more war

Blood and Iron “Blood and Iron” How the issues of the times would be decided Bismarck would step over congress and tax for more war

“Show me an objective worthy of war and I will go along with you” “Show me an objective worthy of war and I will go along with you” -Bismarck Bismarck wanted Unification of Germany Crush Austrian sphere of influence in German states To do list 1. War with Denmark - take territories (Schleswig/Holstein) 2. Seven Weeks’ War- in which he crush Austria 3. Franco-Prussian War- in which he Defeat Napoleon III

How to accomplish your goal… Use Nationalism Same language, culture, traditions Sense of superiority Books Music Ethnocentrism- idea ones culture is better than any one else's.

Rockin’ the Pope Bismarck Prussians = Protestants Southern Germans = Catholic Both had political parties Bismarck Viewed Catholics as Anti-nationalist Supported more Protestant political affairs Did not want papal influences Expelled Jesuit priests in 1872 Laws made to cut the Churches authority Weddings performed by secular officials

Rise of German Socialism Social Democratic party 1875 Industrialization of German Plight of the workers Workingmen’s Association 1863 – labor organization Influenced by Marx Political force Bismarck did not trust the party

New Kaiser Death of Wilhelm I 1888 Wilhelm II Wilhelm II takes over (grandson of Wilhelm I) Wilhelm II -political policy-militarism -support for a powerful military prepared for war -Emperor/Kaiser was absolute authority -Conflict with Bismarck -Bismarck resigns 1890

Activity In pairs come up with five ways German Nationalism will lead to world conflicts in the 20th century. Think about Ethnocentrism Militarism