1. German Unification Justin SharpJustin Sharp Western CivilizationsWestern Civilizations Lesson 1Lesson 1

2. Objectives Given the provided information: Given the provided information: Ability to reproduce facts and figures concerning German Unification Ability to reproduce facts and figures concerning German Unification Understand key concepts that leads to reform Understand key concepts that leads to reform Abstractly understand the consequences of the German Empire’s decisions Abstractly understand the consequences of the German Empire’s decisions

3. Focus Questions 1.Who was Otto Van Bismark? Which “kingdom” did he originate from? What role did he play in German Unification? 2.What lead to the Franco-Prussian war and what was the aftermath of the war? (i.e., treaties, responses, reform, etc.) 3.List and define the three treaties that Germany aligned with other nations and explain their significance in a concrete and abstract manner.

4. Germany – A Division of Kingdoms 19 th century Germany 19 th century Germany The role of Prussia The role of Prussia Economic, Cultural, and Military powerhouse Economic, Cultural, and Military powerhouse Southern and Northern German Confederations Southern and Northern German Confederations Annexation after Franco-Prussian War Annexation after Franco-Prussian War

5. Prussia and Bismark Otto Van Bismark (1815-1898) Otto Van Bismark (1815-1898) Junker Junker Prussian Diplomat and Ambassador Prussian Diplomat and Ambassador Russia and France Russia and France Concept of Dualism Concept of Dualism

6. Citations "Otto von Bismarck". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2014. Web. 17 Sep. 2014.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/66989/Otto-vonBismarck