The most relevant one was the decision to give Poland a coastline‚ the Polish Corridor. This was a piece of land running through the centre of Germany‚ splitting it in two halves. By separating the rest of Germany from East Prussia‚ Germany was severely weakened as East Prussia had been a source of great income for Germany. An extra territorial change that the Germans did not expect was where the Saar coal fields were‚ they were to be given to France for fifteen years. This was a great resource of
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18th century the capital of Prussia was Berlin‚ it was becoming a military power and was becoming very powerful * Prussia was built upon two foundations: the army‚ and service nobility * The name of the Prussian nobility is Junker (yunkers) * Hohenzollern‚ dynasty of Prussia * After 1815‚ Prussia acquired German further lands along the Rhineland * The middle classes start wanting Liberalism‚ they want free trade‚ and constitution and a parliament‚ Prussia had none of these * The
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june 1815 its objective was to settle problems brought up by the Napoleonic wars nand the colaps of the hrm it sorted out Europe including states of the rhine‚ it became the first concert of Europe. Battle of Leipzig This was a battle with Russia‚ prussia‚ Austria and
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The Revolutions of 1848 The Revolutions of 1848 were caused by numerous events taking place in Europe. A range of conflicts that were going on in different countries throughout Europe led up to the proceeding of these Revolutions. For instance‚ France was awaiting the death of their king Louis Philippe. Germany was going through liberal pressure with their 30 loosely bound states‚ and Italy was also struggling with all the newly acquired kingdoms. However‚ the main cause were the rebellions
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Fluffy Kilburn Similarities and Differences of Raison d’état and Realpolitik Raison d’état and realpolitik both served as Europe’s dominant political and international philosophies for a considerable time each. Both of these policies were originated by revolutionary men; both helped particular European powers‚ and weakened certain powers as well. Raison d’état came about largely in part by the French Cardinal Richelieu‚ “the father of the modern state system” (Kissinger‚ 58). Prior to
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it was the farthest example of the best in effective leadership. In fact based on the video and research I believe Bismark used blackmail and temper tantrums to get his way which is not the mark of a great and powerful leader. When the King of Prussia asked Bismark to be his Prime Minister‚ he wanted Bismark to unite all Germans under one power‚ and one crown. He had a parliament that wouldn’t pay their military and needed a way to get all Germans from the Saxons‚ Bavarians and Hessians to unite
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The Last Lesson by Alphonse Daudet SUMMARY The Last Lesson is a story set in Alsace‚ a territory that was disputed over by France and Germany. At the time of the story France was defeated by Prussia led by Bismarck. The French districts of Alsace and Lorraine had passed into Prussian hands. An order had come from Berlin that only German was to be taught in the schools of these districts. the author‚ Alphonse Daudet‚ brings out the effect of this order on the people of Alsace through this story
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Bismarck’s Fall Threats to Bismarck’s Position * Late 1880s were a difficult period for Bismarck * William I was in his eighties and his advancing years cast a shadow over Bismarck’s plans. If he died‚ Crown Prince Frederick‚ a man of liberal views who was married to the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria‚ would ascend the throne. * It seemed likely that he would dismiss Bismarck and appoint a liberal chancellor. This would be welcome to the Reichstag where a majority was no longer in
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From Religious Reform to Global Conflict: How Martin Luther Caused World War II Martin Luther’s influence on history is common knowledge. However‚ the extent of his influence is not. One can simply look at the events following Luther’s actions to understand their real impact. Protestantism‚ initiated by Martin Luther‚ set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the American Revolution. That revolution‚ and its outcome‚ led the French to start a revolt against their own king. The French
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Lea Serres November‚ 2009 Mrs. Cerqua Nationalism DBQ "Nationalism united people into nation- states‚ toppled empires composed of many ethnic minorities‚ and contributed to the outbreak of wars in the nineteenth century. How would you evaluate this statement?" Nationalism is a common patriotic passion for one’s nation and fellow nationals that united‚ and still unites certain groups of people. Nationalism can cause for the birth of loyalty to ethnic minorities‚ which have potential to cause many
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