NationalismGerman Unification

Welcome Back!Can you solve the riddle? When you behead a word, you

remove the first letter and still have a valid word. You will be given clues for the two words, longer word first.

example: trip through the air -> Illumination; not heavy Answer: Flight -> Light

1. Travelling through the air -> Not telling the truth2. True statement -> Part of a play; something done3. Straightforward; blunt -> Position in a hierarchy4. Cord for igniting an explosive -> To employ; exploit5. An example of a number -> Belonging to us6. To put in as much as possible -> Unwell; sick7. High body temperature -> At any time; at all times

Test Corrections

DUE FRIDAY

Bell Workplease write your response in your notebook…

1. What does it mean if I say the United States is a “nation”? What makes us a “nation”?

2. What is nationalism?3. How did Napoleon spread nationalism through

Europe in the early 1800s?

Vocab Nation: A group of people that live in a certain territory

that see themselves as one unit or group and follow the same government/leader.

Nationalism: A feeling of intense pride in your country, to the point where you feel superior to others. Supported by Liberals Opposed by Conservatives

German Unification: The formal uniting of the independent German states politically and administratively into one German nation.

Vocab Review The Congress of Vienna exiled Napoleon and

re-drew the map of Europe 5 powerful groups agreed to put down further

revolts and support the old monarchies1. France2. Britain3. Austria4. Prussia5. Russia

Being ‘German’There were 39 independent German states, each ruled by their own Prince, each with their own

goals and concerns. However, they had all begun to see that had many things in common.

1. All of these 39 states spoke the same language and shared similar customs.

2. They had a common culture and shared the same taste in literature and music. These things made you ‘German’

3. The idea was starting to become popular that being ‘German’ made you better than others who were not German

The Challenge…Can you create a unified German Nation?

1. Read through your profile and organize your state’s position

2. Get with your group and discuss what a unified Germany will look like What are the pros and cons of unification? Who will lead? What will the language, religion, and balance of power

look like? How will you handle other nations that don’t like the idea

of a united Germany?

Bell Work Please take out your “Independent German State”

sheet for a work check

The Challenge…Can you create a unified German Nation?

1. Read through your profile and organize your state’s position

2. Get with your group and discuss what a unified Germany will look like What are the pros and cons of unification? Who will lead? What will the language, religion, and balance of power

look like? How will you handle other nations that don’t like the idea

of a united Germany?

What really happened in Germany

Bell Work: please copy the info below into your notes.Mastermind of Unification: Otto Von Bismarck Bismarck’s Goals

1. unify the German states under Prussia

2. Weaken Austria so it is no longer an obstacle to unification – and keep them out of the nation once it forms

3. Strengthen the position of the King of Prussia, William I, to counter the demands for reform from the Liberals in the Prussian parliament (the Reichstag). Remember Liberals want reforms – more freedoms and

influence for the middle class – new constitution?

What Bismarck Did..Realpolitik = policies are based on the needs of the state not principles Steps to Unification: Get rid of Prussia’s competition

outside of its boarders1. Built up Prussian Army2. 1864 - Allies Prussia with Austria to fight Denmark

Wins and splits territory with Austria – unfairly Quietly creates alliances with Italy, France, and Russia

3. 1866 – 7 Weeks War Austria protests territory split - B. declares war with Austria and

invades N. German states B Wins - Austria promises to stay out of German affairs – N.

Germany is unified4. 1870 – “French Menace” and the King’s Refusal

Spain offers throne to a relative of William I – France asks him to refuse the offer – B ‘edits’ William’s response

Napoleon III declares war on Prussia Southern German states unite with Prussia to fight France – win

1871 Germany is UnitedThe separate German princes accept William I of Prussia

as Kaiser

Austria is not included Second Reich – Second Empire (Rome)

The independent statesUnified Germany

Affects of Unification on Germany

1. A new Constitution1. Parliament with 2 houses with

elected officials2. Universal male suffrage

2. Growing the economy Industrialism Single currency, better

banking systems

3. Getting rid of competition for loyalty - The Catholic Church and Socialism Passed laws that put gov. in

control of the Catholic Church Outlawed Socialism

Both actions backfire Bismarck changes course Social welfare programs to

woo workers

The end of Bismarck’s career 1888 – Kaiser William II

Continues social welfare programs and growing the German navy and military

Teaches obedience to the state and plans to expand the German empire

“There is only one master in the Reich”

Analyzing Primary Sources: Was Otto a hero or a villain?

Please analyze the cartoons you are given using the LIE strategy L= List what you see

Consider the ENTIRE drawing, labels and captions as well as images

I= Identify Symbols this is incredibly important for many cartoons, if you miss

the symbols you will miss the whole meaning Use an “A = B” format – example “Swastika = Nazi Party”

E= Explain the message Consider L and I in historical context reach E This was created by someone because they wanted you to

FEEL and THINK a certain way “The artist’s message is….”

L= List

I = Identify Symbols

E= Explain the message

Friday

Italian UnificationItaly also unifies into one nation for the 1st time since the fall of the Roman Empire in the 1870s

Similar experience to Germany1. They were divided into many states controlled by

other nations (Austria etc.)2. Shared language, customs, religion3. Geographically they are the boot! (it just makes

sense)4. They had a strong leader Count Camillo Cavour

who organizes unification Alliance with France – provokes a war with

Austria

Nationalism in Austria and the Ottoman Empire Read pg. 581-583 and answer the questions on the

worksheet Due tomorrow

FridayCorrect Text Assignment

Extra slides

Germany 18601. What is

unification?2. Why would Otto

Von Bismarck want to unify the independent states into one nation under one ruler?

Germany 18601. Looking at the

chart, what is the main difference between the German nation states?

2. Bismarck’s Vision Language-

Germanic Culture-

Germanic Religion-

Protestant

Strategize…1. You are Otto Von

Bismarck, your goal is to get more power for Prussia. Based solely upon the information listed on the charts, how would you gain more power for Prussia?