explain the contribution of otto von Bismarck in Germany unification
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Otto Von Bismark became the first chancellor of Germany and masterminded the unification of Germany in 1871.
Explanation:
- During the 16th and 17th centuries, German was not united like Britain and France.
- Germany split into several city-states, had its ruling king, which showed a lack of political solidarity.
- A sense of nationalism was coming up among the citizens living in city-states, and Bismark wanted to build a nation by uniting them all.
- Germany got its unification with the help of the Prussian Army and bureaucracy in 1871.
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Otto von Bismarck played an important role in the unification of the country. He is known for his policy of 'Blood and Iron'.
The middle-class Germans in 1848 tried to unite the different regions of the German confederation into a nation-state.
Otto von Bismarck; the chief minister of Prussia, was the architect of this process.
He took the help of the Prussian army and bureaucracy in his endeavour.
Three wars were fought over seven years with Austria, Denmark and France. The wars ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification.
The Prussian king, William I was proclaimed the German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles on 18th January 1871 in the presence of important officials, army representatives and Otto von Bismarck.