1. Aim: How Did Otto Von Bismarck Unite Germany?
German Unification

3. I. Bismarck Unites Germany
Otto Von Bismarck
Used policy of “BLOOD AND IRON” to unite German states under Prussian Rule
Realpolitik
Realistic politics aimed at practical outcomes
Army
Increased $$$ for military
Fought Wars for Power
1864 Alliance with Austria

6. II. Wars for Power Austro-Prussian War (1866)
Took over land in Northern Germany
Franco-Prussian War (1870)
Bismarck relied on German nationalism

7. Austro-Prussian War

8. Franco Prussian War

11. III. German Empire Kaiser Wilhelm I 1871 Second Reich (Empire)
2 House Legislature
Bundesrat (Upper)
Reichstag (Lower)

13. IV. German Economy Improved Industry Economic Strengths
Iron and Coal Resources
Disciplined and Educated Workforce
Large Population
Scientific Development
Railroad Development
Standardized Currency
Synthetic Chemicals, Optics and Steel

14. V. The Iron Chancellor Goals Enemies
Build Links with Austria and Russia
Keep France Weak
Enemies
Catholic Church
Socialists (What is Socialism?)

16. Bismarck vs. the Catholic Church
Catholics 1/3 of German Population
KULTURKAMPF – “Battle for Civilization”
Put the State (Country) First not God
Government Appoints Clergy and Supervise Schools
Bismarck vs. the Socialists
German Marxists – Social Democratic Party
Tried to Dissolve Groups
End Result
Both Backfired  Led to Social Reform and Laws to Protect Workers

18. VI. Kaiser Wilhelm II - 1888 Asked Bismarck to Resign
Created Social Welfare Programs
Focused on Nationalism and Military Might