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Napoleon and the Unification of Germany and Italy
Directions: Using your notes, or textbook answer the following questions.
1. Napoleon was defeated at both the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of
Waterloo. For each battle, explain why the loss was important AND who
received credit for defeating Napoleon. (4 points)
2. How was Napoleon able to keep his armies advancing? How did this become
a problem in Russia? (4 points)
3. Describe the controversial crowning of Napoleon? What was it meant to
symbolize? (4 points)
4. What is considered to be “Napoleon’s greatest legacy”? What enlightenment
ideas did it contain? (4 points)
5. Describe the Congress of Vienna’s plan for restoring the balance of power in
Europe after Napoleon’s final defeat. (4 points)
6. Why did the Congress of Vienna’s plan for peace ultimately fail 99 years
later? (4 points)
7. Why did Frederick William IV refuse to be made king of Germany? (4 points)
8. What 3 countries did Prussia fight to create Germany? (6 points)
9. After the unification of Germany, which 2 groups did Bismarck attack within
his country? (4 points)
10. Who said, “There is only one master in the Reich and that is I”? What did he
mean by it? (4 points)
11. Why did the Congress of Vienna refuse to create Germany and Italy? (4
points)
12. Describe Giuseppe Garibaldi’s selfless act. (4 points)
13. Why was the Pope against the unification of Italy? (4 points)
14. Describe the difference between the North and the South of Italy. (4 points)
15. What are some of the similarities between the governments established after
a unified Germany and Italy? (4 points)
16. Complete the chart (8 points)
Germany
What kingdom led the way?
First prime
minister/chancellor?
First King/Kaiser?
Origins of Nationalism
Italy