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WIP: Unification of Germany, summary – IB History HL
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- 1Creation of the German ConfederationCongress of Vienna, 1815
- 2States within the German Confederation39 states of varying size. Prussia and Austria are the most powerful.
- 3ZollvereinCustoms union, removed custom fees in trade between member states (including Prussia, but not Austria)
- 4Effects of the Zollverein (2)1) Boost in Prussian economy
2) A sense of unity between member states - 5JunkersPrussian noble family, land owners
- 6Otto von BismarckIn power: 1862 – 1871, 1871 – 1890
Prussian politician of Junker background. Appointed Minister President of Prussia by Wilhelm I - 7RealpolitikPragmatist way doing of politics.
Outcome > ideology/principle - 8Bismarck's way of leadership (4)1) Realpolitik
2) Blood and iron
3) Wars = necessary, but messy/chaotic
4) Manipulated situations to his advantage - 9Bismarck's goalsDid not seek out to unify Germany, primarily wanted what he deemed best for Prussia
- 10Bismarck's "ideology"Mostly pragmatic.
Conservative, but willing to adjust to please the liberals. - 11Unification Wars (3)The Danish War (1863)
Austro-Prussian War (1866)
Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) - 12Consequences of the Danish War (2)1) Convention of Gastein
2) Gave Bismarck the image of him wanting the best for the whole of Germany. Rise in popularity among German nationalists. - 13Convention of GasteinThe convention which gave Schleswig to Prussia, and Holstein to Austria
- 14Consequences of the Austro-Prussian War (3)1) Eliminated Austria as a "threat" to Prussian power.
2) Treaty of Prague
3) Creation of the North German Confederation (1867) - 15Treaty of PragueBy the Treaty of Prague, Prussia annexed Hanover, Schleswig-Holstein, Hessen-Kassel, Nassau and Frankfurt.
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