Aim: How did Otto von Bismarck inspire
nationalism and unite Germany?
Do Now: Examine
the map – What
areas of Europe do
you think are the
weakest in 1848
Test Thursday –
Napoleon, Congress of
Vienna and Latin
American Revolutions.
Europe 1848
Mr. McEntarfer * Global IV* HSLPS
Why was it important for
Germany to unite?
The German States
• Which state
had the most
power?
Nationalism
• Nationalism is a feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s
nation. It is a feeling that develops among people who
may share a common language, history, set of traditions,
or goal.
– Nationalism inspired the German people to unite into one
country
What effect did
Nationalism have on
the German people?
Read – Blood and Iron Speech on page 570 and
answer the question on the handout.
Activity
• Complete reading activity using pages 570 to
573.
– Definitions
– Timeline: Look for the dates in your reading
and describe what happened that year.
– Summary Questions.
Otto von Bismarck Keeps it Real
with Realpolitik
• No mushy liberal politics the needs of the
state are the most important. Power is
more important than principles.
Big speeches and
majority resolutions
won’t solve a thing.
What Germany needs
is “Blood and Iron”
son.
How did Bismarck Use War to
Unite the People of Germany?
• War with Denmark
• War with Austria
• War with France (The Franco Prussian
War)
– How did these wars initiated by Bismarck help
unite Germany?
Blood and Iron
Aim: How did nationalism lead to
Italian unification?
Do Now: What
famous periods of
global history are
centered around
Italy?
Activity – Complete Reading on pages 577580 and complete guided reading questions
and map.
Summary:
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Review Answers
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Why would the people of the Italian peninsula
seek independence?
How did Cavour use a war to gain more territory
for a united Italy?
How were Cavour and Garibaldi different?
What problems did Italy face after unification?
Test
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The Midterm is coming!
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Write down 5 things you think will be on it.