German Unification (19th Century)

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1. Otto von Bismarck, the "architect" of the German Empire, used the desire of many Germans for unification to increase the power, size and influence of one of the German states. Which? Answer: (One word - seven letters)

2. What was Bismarck's purpose in going to war against Austria in 1866? To force Austria to settle its internal problems To annex the German-speaking areas of Austria to Germany To destroy the German Confederation established in 1815 To annex the whole of the Austrian Empire

3. In a speech made by Bismarck in 1862 about possible German unification, what did he say would decide the great issues of the day? sweat and tears blood and iron strength and unity the decisions of parliaments

4. "On to Berlin" was the cry of the Austrians when they declared war on Prussia. True False

5. The immediate cause of confrontation between France and Prussia was a dispute over a vacant European throne. Which country had a vacant throne at the time? Spain Russia Denmark Belgium

6. When was the Franco-Prussian War? 1870-71 1870-72 1866-68 1860-62

7. Which Prussian King's words were edited by Bismarck in the "Ems dispatch" to make it seem that he insulted the French ambassador in a meeting they had had. Frederick II George II William I William IV

8. After the defeat of the French when was the German Empire ("Kaiserreich") proclaimed? November 1870 July 1870 July 1871 January 1871

9. Unification helped Germany become an industrial giant and acquire the leading role in Europe. True False

10. After unification, the constitution drafted by Bismarck established what in Germany? democracy direct Prussian rule congress two-house legislature