HISTORY
NATIONALISM AND THE SPREAD OF DEMOCRACY
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Question
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Realism is the foundation of all politics.
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Power is more important than principles.
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All politics is a battle for civilization.
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All states must provide for the needs of its citizens.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is the origin of realpolitik? Realpolitik still feels like a German word. It was coined by Ludwig von Rochau, a 19th-century German politician and journalist, in his Grundsätze der Realpolitik “Principles of Practical Politics” (1853).
Detailed explanation-2: -Three examples of Bismarck’s use of Realpolitik include (1) his strengthening the army using money collected for other purposes in order to pursue an aggressive foreign policy, (2) invented an excuse to attack Austria, and (3) tricking Napoleon III into war with Prussia.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did realpolitik differ from the Containment policy? it called for the US to fully confront the powerful nations of the globe. what was the policy of detente? a policy aimed at easing cold war tensions.