Crash Course European History #27 (Qs)

What was a significant factor in the unification of Italy and Germany during the 19th century?

• The spread of democracy

• The establishment of the European Union

• The decline of monarchies

• The rise of national identities

Which war did Napoleon III help provoke to modernize France and disrupt European alliances?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Austro-Prussian War

• The Crimean War

• The Franco-Prussian War

Who was the revolutionary leader that played a key role in the unification of Italy?

• Camillo di Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Napoleon III

• Otto von Bismarck

What political strategy did Otto von Bismarck famously use to achieve German unification?

• 
  Liberalism

• Realpolitik

• Democratic socialism

• Isolationism

Which two provinces were contested between Prussia and Austria, leading to the Austro-Prussian War?

• Alsace and Lorraine

• Bohemia and Moravia

• Schleswig and Holstein

• Bavaria and Saxony

What was Bismarck's approach to unifying Germany through 'negative integration'?

• Promoting shared cultural values

• Targeting and marginalizing certain groups

• Fostering religious unity

• Encouraging economic cooperation

Which group did Bismarck target during the Kulturkampf to unite Germany?

• Aristocrats

• Social Democrats

• Catholics

• Protestants

What was one of the first social welfare programs introduced by Bismarck?

• Free education

• Accident and sickness protection

• Pension plans

• Universal healthcare

How did Bismarck manipulate media to provoke the Franco-Prussian War?

• By spreading false news about Prussian victories

• By praising Napoleon III's leadership

• By publishing secret military plans

• By insulting the French through doctored telegrams

What was the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War for Germany?

• The defeat of the Prussian army

• The rise of Napoleon III

• The declaration of the German Empire

• The annexation of Austria