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Page 1: Reasons for german unification   bismarck
Page 2: Reasons for german unification   bismarck

Who was Bismarck?

Otto von Bismarck was a Prussian, born into a Junker family in 1815.

After the death of Frederick William IV, his

brother Wilhelm I appointed Bismarck

Minister President of Prussia.

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Minister President

Bismarck’s first job was to stop a major crisis in Prussia, where King

Wilhelm was considering abdicating.

Bismarck also aimed to strengthen Prussia’s role

in Europe and in the Bund.

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A new Prussian army

Bismarck succeeded in getting the support and funds to build a stronger

Prussian army.

In doing this he stopped the king from

abdicating, and showed his abilities.

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Wars and crises

During his time as Minister President,

Bismarck was involved in various wars and

other crises.

These included Prussian Wars against Denmark,

Austria and France.

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Bismarck was important

Many historians believe that Bismarck was the main reason unification occurred.

They believe that he engineered a series of

situations which improved Prussia’s position and made

unification inevitable.

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Bismarck wasn’t important

Other historians believe Bismarck’s role has been

exaggerated.

They say he was an opportunist who simply responded to situations,

rather than creating them.

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In this unit you will decide how important Bismarck was. Each possible reason for unification will be

examined, as well as considering Bismarck’s role in them all.