1. Unification of Germany “The role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany has been exaggerated” to what extent do you agree?

2. Introduction Sentence(s) putting the topic in context Sentence(s) putting the topic in context Refer to the question Refer to the question Sentence showing the marker what subheadings you are going to consider Sentence showing the marker what subheadings you are going to consider

3. Cultural nationalism So………how did this movement encourage German unification?

4. Economic Nationalism So…….how united was Germany economically? How important was this for future unification?

5. Prussian Army Three victories in seven years. Pretty impressive………was unification achieved by war?

6. International Situation How much freedom did Bismarck have? Why did nobody stop him?

7. Bismarck Was he the vital influence then? How far did planning, opportunism and Realpoliik play?

8. Conclusion Sum up……remind the marker of the important factors. Which do you think was most important? Remember to refer back to the question.