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

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

• True

• False

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

• False

• True

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• being a strong French nationalist.

• lack of interest in politics.

• humble background.

• strong (Iron) will.

The Franco-Prussian War was a struggle over

• leadership of the German Confederation.

• the province of Schleswig.

• the province of Holstein.

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

The nickname for Otto von Bismarck.

• a. William II

• b. Iron Chancellor

• c. Social Democratic party

• d. Kulturkampf

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

• a. Guten Morgen

• b. Feliz Navidad

• c. Buongiorno

• d. Kulturkampf

__________ who asked Otto von Bismarck to resign in 1890?

• a. William II

• b. William I

• c. No one, he died

• d. Kulturkampf did

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

• a. to aid their industrial growth

• b. to compete against their navy

• c. to keep them weak and isolated

• d. to forge strong links with them