Nationalism, German Unification, and Bismarck

In the 1830s, Prussia created a union called the Zollverein, which promoted German unity by

• establishing German as the official language.
• establishing Frederick William IV as king of a united German state.
• removing tariff barriers between German states.
• banding together to fight Napoleon's invading forces.

In Bismarck’s practice of Realpolitik, his political actions were guided by 

• the needs of the people.
• traditional morality.
• the principle of divine right.
• the needs of the state.

Bismarck’s editing of the Ems dispatch resulted in 

• an alliance between France and Prussia.
• an alliance between Sardinia and Prussia.
• a war between Sardinia and Prussia.
• a war between France and Prussia.

Which statement best summarizes the concept of Realpolitik?

• Moderation in all things.
• Treat others as you wish to be treated.
• All men are created free and equal.
• Power is more important than principles.

In the government Bismarck set up for the German empire, membership in the Reichstag was determined by

• a vote of all male citizens.
• inherited titles of nobility.
• appointment by the rulers of the German states.
• Bismarck.

Which of the following contributed to Germany’s growth as an industrial power under Bismarck?

• a tight state control over industry
• a large overseas empire
• substantial iron and coal reserves
• Prussia's victory over the French in the Franco-Prussian War.

Bismarck introduced many social reforms in Germany because he wanted to 

• avoid a socialist revolution.
• fulfill the state's obligation to its people.
• win votes for reelection.
• move the country towards democracy.

Which statement best explains how the growth of nationalism in the Balkans affected the Ottoman empire?

• Protests in the Balkan nations led to stricter Ottoman rule.
• Successful bids for autonomy gradually broke up the empire.
• Demands and unrest weakened the empire and made it vulnerable to European powers.
• The Ottomans were forced to acknowledge the rights of individual national groups.

Which of the following contributed most to the growth of nationalism in the Balkans in the mid-1800s?

• the decline of the Ottoman empire
• the spread of democracy
• the competition between Britain and France for colonies
• the growing power of Germany

Otto von Bismarck's noteable campaign against the Catholic people & their church was known as:

• Catholicism
• Kulturkampf
• Russiafication
• Exile