German Unification and Growth

The major event that sparked a sense of nationalism in the German-speaking lands was:

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Congress of Vienna

The Zollverein was a coalition of German states formed to manage tariffs and economic policies within their territories. How did it contribute to German unity?

• By promoting economic cooperation and reducing trade barriers among member states

• By establishing a common military force for defense

• By creating a unified political system

• By enforcing a single language policy across all states

Otto von Bismarck’s goal for Germany was:

• To establish a strong military presence

• To unify the German states

• To expand Germany's colonial empire

• To promote industrialization

The Austro-Prussian War played a significant role in German unification by:

• Strengthening Austria's influence over German states

• Leading to the exclusion of Austria from German affairs

• Creating a permanent division between northern and southern Germany

• Establishing a long-lasting alliance between Austria and Prussia

Bismarck provoked the Franco-Prussian War by:

• Manipulating the Ems Dispatch

• Invading France

• Forming an alliance with Austria

• Supporting Napoleon III

What was the impact of Napoleon’s invasion on German lands?

• It led to the unification of Germany.

• It caused economic prosperity.

• It resulted in political fragmentation.

• It had no significant impact.

Germans initially reacted to Napoleon’s changes by:

• Embracing the reforms enthusiastically

• Resisting and opposing the changes

• Indifferently accepting the changes

• Supporting Napoleon's military campaigns

The Congress of Vienna’s approach to German unification was:

• To support a unified Germany under Prussian leadership

• To maintain the status quo and prevent unification

• To encourage a loose confederation of German states

• To promote unification under Austrian dominance

What philosophy did Bismarck follow in his political approach?

• Liberalism

• Realpolitik

• Marxism

• Utopianism

Bismarck secured the unification of northern German states by:

• Diplomatic negotiations and alliances

• Military victories and strategic wars

• Economic incentives and trade agreements

• Cultural assimilation and education reforms