World History, Ch. 23 Sections 1-3, German & Italy History Flashcard

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In the 1830s, Prussia created an economic union among German states called the "Zollverein" ( which means free trade among the German speaking states. )

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True

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Otto von Bismarck was a master of Realpolitik ( which means Realistic Politics ) when evaluating the needs of the German state.

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True

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William the 4th became the first kaiser of the Second Reich.

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False

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German nationalists celebrated the birth of the Second Reich in January 1871.

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True

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Otto von Bismarck’s success in creating German unity was due in part to his

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strong (Iron) will.

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The Franco-Prussian War was a struggle over

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a growing rivalry between the two nations of France & Prussia.

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The nickname for Otto von Bismarck.

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Iron Chancellor

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__________ is a German word which means "Battle for civilization."

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Kulturkampf

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__________ who asked Otto von Bismarck to resign in 1890?

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William II

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What was Bismarck’s foreign policy goal concerning the French?

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to keep them weak and isolated