German+Essential+Questions

=German Unification Essential Questions=


 * 1) What events promoted German unity during the early 1800's?
 * 2) Explain the difference between a conservative and a liberal during this time period.
 * 3) What was the Congress of Vienna? What is Balance of Power? How does this effect the German states?
 * 4) How does economic unity help bring about political unity? Be sure to talk about the economic union created)
 * 5) Explain realpolitik and provide examples of how Bismarck used that to his advantage.
 * 6) What doe the famous "blood and iron" speech represent, and how does this further impact the unification movement?
 * 7) How does warfare play a role in the unification process?
 * 8) How was the new German government structured, and who held the real power in the new, unified State?
 * 9) What economic and industrial advancements does Germany make well after the unification process?


 * 10. How does Nationalism unify the people of the German States? (You may see this questions again as an essay)