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Unification of Germany

What? The states of Germany coming together under the leadership of Prussia.
Where? Germany
When? 1860-1873
Who? Otto Von Bismarck
Why? Bismarck wanted Prussia to become a European power so he united all the Germans under Prussian leadership
How? Bismarck used a strategy of “Blood and Iron” using warfare and appealing to the common bonds of German nationalism.
Results:
1) Germany becomes a united nation-state.
2) The balance of power created by the Congress of Vienna is upset.
3) Germany begins to want a colonial empire to compete with the rest of the European powers.
Importance: Begins Europe on the road to World War I
Associated Terms: 1) Blood and Iron, 2) Franco-Prussian War, 3) Realpolitik, 4) Nationalism 5 German Industry

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