WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On 23 September 1862, Wilhelm appointed Bismarck Minister President and Foreign Minister. Bismarck, Roon and Moltke took charge at a time when relations among the Great Powers (Great Britain, France, Austria and Russia) had been shattered by the Crimean War and the First Italian War of Independence.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1851, King Frederick Wilhelm IV appointed Bismarck as Prussian representative to the German Confederation. He then served as ambassador to Russia and France. In 1862, he returned to Prussia and was appointed prime minister by the new king, Wilhelm I.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although an arch-conservative, Bismarck introduced progressive reforms-including universal male suffrage and the establishment of the first welfare state-in order to achieve his goals. He manipulated European rivalries to make Germany a world power, but in doing so laid the groundwork for both World Wars.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 23 September 1862, Wilhelm appointed Bismarck Minister-President and Foreign Minister. He was intent on maintaining royal supremacy by ending the budget deadlock in the King’s favour, even if he had to use extralegal means to do so.

Detailed explanation-5: -King Wilhelm I appoints Otto von Bismarck as Minister-President of Prussia.