Bismarck and the Unification of the German States

This Lesson:

Learning Intention

• Learn about Otto von Bismarck

Success Criteria

• I can discuss Bismarck’s character

• I can explain the political and world views of Bismarck

Subject-specific Terminology

• ‘Junker’

• Conservative

• Divine right

• Socialism

• Democracy

Kaiser Wilhelm (William I,

German Emperor)

• Determined to make Prussia leader of Germany so strengthens military power

• Monarchist: fought with Prussian liberals

• 1862- Appoints Bismarck as Prime Minister to support him in his fight against the Prussian liberals

- Anderson, M., Low, A. & Keese, I. (2008). Retrospective: Year 11 Modern History. Jacaranda Plus.

Otto von Bismarck 1815 - 1898

Today’s ActivitiesRead pages 8 - 9 of your textbook.

• List 3 - 5 of Bismarck’s personal interests • List your 5 favourite or most interesting things about Bismarck • List 5 points regarding Bismarck’s political / societal / world views (i.e.

“As a Prussian patriot he was committed to the Prussian royal family and the belief that the monarch ruled by divine right”- p. 9)

• Create an account OR ‘like’ page on Facebook for Otto von Bismarck (to be used next lesson)

• LP for next lesson: Google ‘Bismarck Foreign Policy’ and make notes (dot points are okay- at least 1/2 page)