1. German Unification and Meiji Restoration
Compares and contrasts German unification with Meiji Restoration (e.g., nationalism, militarism, modernization, industrialization).

2. Imperial Germany Led by Otto von Bismarck - Prime Minister of Prussia
Feared socialism
Fought 3 wars
United many small nations into one unified Germany
Created the 2nd Reich
Head of new Germany - called kaiser (emperor) and "Iron Chancellor" of Germany

3. Same Government had a constitution and legislature
Both headed by "emperor"
Built a powerful military: both army and navy (citizens required to serve)
Nationalism: Citizens supported their country and had great pride in it
Modernized country: transportation, communication, and banking systems; education, voting rights
Industrialized: built strong businesses, became urban locations

4. Meiji Japan Led by powerful emperor, banned traditional samurai
Sent ambassadors around the world to learn Western culture
Adopted western culture so they could "expel the barbarians" from their land
Feared Westerners would take over Japan
Believed their mission was to free Asian nations from western imperialism
Wanted an overseas empire