Germany: 1815

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Germany 1815
? Creation of the German Confederation under the
presidency of Austria. Prussia and Austria were
the two most powerful German states.
Traditionally Austria was recognized as the most
important.
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Europe 1848
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Europe today
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Otto Von Bismarck The Iron Chancellor1815-189
8See Flagship p71
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Bismarck and Realpolitik

• Realistic Politics based on the needs of the
  state
• Whatever actions necessary to achieve his desired
  goals.
• Power more important than principles
• Blood and Iron Philosophy
• He wanted to eliminate Austrian influence and
  bring about unification on Prussian terms.
• Expand Germanys Economy and Industrial base with
  use of its resources.
• Do not make the same mistakes that were made by
  the French in 1848-1849.

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Tasks

• Complete the Germany by 1871 handout
• Research (in groups) one of
• France
• Great Britain
• Austria-Hungary
• Russia
• Germany
• Outline the issues that concerned your country
  during the nineteenth century. Start by finding
  your country in Access to History p4-11.