NATIONALISM IN EUROPE
UNIFICATION OF ITALY AND GERMANY
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Strengthened the Prussian army and unified Germany through war
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He governed through fancy speeches and having the support of the people
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Defeated France in the Franco-Prussian War
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Prime Minister of Prussia and later the Prime Minister of Germany
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following statements would Otto von Bismarck probably not agree with? a ruler should never violate the constitution of his or her country.
Detailed explanation-2: -4) What is the main idea of Otto von Bismarck’s speech? What was he trying to tell his listeners? Bismarck believed that he should do whatever was necessary to unify the German states. This political philosophy became known as Realpolitik.
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: -Bismarck, Otto von remains one of the most significant political figures of modern Germany. This stature derives from his contribution to the creation and shaping of the modern German state as Prussian minister president and imperial chancellor from 1862 to 1890.