Under the guidance of Bismarck‚ the Prussian chancellor‚ the unification of a Kleindeutsch (small Germany) took place in 1871 after Prussia defeated France. There is often historical debate over who was responsible for the unification of Germany. Controversy is caused amongst those who believe that Bismarck was fully responsible for German unification and those who believe other factors played an equally or even more important part. The historian Pflanze is an example of someone who considers Bismarck
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aimed to increase the power of Prussia by whatever means necessary. as a result of Bismarcks leadership‚ Prussia was declared victorious in the FRanco-Prussia war against France in 1870‚ which altimately led to the eventual unification of Germany in 1871. This outcome made many people generaly accept that bismarck alone was responsible cor ghe unification of Germany under Prussian domination. however since that time other factors have been considered‚ such as Prussias economic strength and its military
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Consistency of Bismarck’s Aims Consistent Aims 1) Patriotism to Prussia Otto van Bismarck is credited with the unification of Germany. However‚ it can be argued that he deliberately fostered this myth‚ and that it was never his aim to begin with: he had not intended unification and was a Prussian patriot first. He distrusted Southern Catholic German states and feared the submergence of Prussia in a united Germany. Above all else‚ Bismarck was consistently concerned to uphold and extend the
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southern Italian leader of unification‚ raised army of Red Shirts‚ went to Sicily to help revolt vs Bourbon king. Won Sicily‚ marched up Italian Peninsula. Cavour went down to Naples to intercept him and Garibaldi-- to avoid civil war—retired. 1861 Kingdom of Italy
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A bond between two nations is like a serious relationship between two people who are soul mates there is nothing that can be done to break up their passion or alliance. This is the best way to describe the selected cartoon from Punch Magazine that will be analyzed in this essay‚ "Trust Me!" August 13th‚ 1870. This essay will discuss England’s support of Belgium independence and neutrality from a political and diplomatic viewpoint from the mid to late Nineteenth Century. Accordingly this essay will
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Leopold von Bismarck was appointed Minister-President and Foreign Minister of Prussia . Within nine years a new German nation state was created by the unification of the numerous independent German-speaking states in central Europe. The creation of Germany as a cohesive political and integrated country occurred on 18 January 1871 at the palace of Versailles in France. Following the military defeat of France by Prussia in the Franco/Prussian war‚ (July 1870 to January 1871)‚ the leaders of the existing
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Germany under Bismarck The Historical Debate The view of Bismarck over the years has changed and it is the historical debate surrounding our perception of him and his intentions that often shapes our interpretation of the German unification. No 19th century figure has attracted the attention and controversy that surround the achievement of Otto von Bismarck‚ with the exception perhaps of Napoleon Bonaparte. The success of Bismarck’s work in unifying Germany has shifted from a determinist to a
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Nationalist festival at Hambach‚ The Six Articles 1834 – Zollverein came into operation 1840 – Frederick William IV became King of Prussia 1847 – Meeting of the Prussian United Diet in Berlin 1. The Situation in Germany by 1815 • 23million divided between 314 states • Under rule of Holy Roman Empire (Emperor of Austria) • Empire collapsed after Prussia was defeated by Napoleon‚ 1805-6 Napoleons Impact on Germany • France annexed Rhine • States reduced to 39 • 17
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What is "The German Question"? What is "The German Question"? This is a question that has been posed by many analysts over the years‚ each having their own views on what fulfills this question. However‚ each agrees that it is a question of high complexity. According to Constantin Frantz‚ "The German Question is the most obscure‚ most involved and most comprehensive problem in the whole of modern history". What makes Germanys ’ question so difficult to pinpoint is the fact that for all of its existence
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Unification The unification of Italy and Germany were one of the same yet different at the same time. Both unifications were headed by dominate males in their countries. Camillio di Cavour a liberal minded noble-man of great wealth was very influential over the people and through his ability to conduct business that was beneficial to his country was able to grow the economy which made it easy for him to build a mass army to declare war on his surrounding territories. Otto von Bismarck born and
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