History of the Modern WorldHistory of the Modern WorldNationalism

In 19th Century Europe: part 1

Germany

France

Germany

France

Taking Initial Steps Toward Unity

When Napoleon’s conquests and eventual defeat changed the power structure of the German

states, some Germans began to call for unification. In 1848, liberals demanded German political

unity and offered Prussian ruler Frederick William IV the throne, which he declined.

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Witness History Audio: Blood and Iron (#4)

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Objectives:

1. Identify several events that promoted German unity during the early 1800s.

2. Explain how Bismarck unified Germany.

3. Analyze the basic political organization of the new German empire.

Nationalism Triumphs in EuropeSection 1: Building a German Nation, pp. 692-695

Birth of the German Empire

William I of Prussia became Kaiser and declared the birth of the Second Reich.

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Section 1: Building a German Nation

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Bismarck Unites Germany

When Otto von Bismarck became chancellor, he united the German states under Prussian rule.

He built up the Prussian army and aggressively won provinces from Denmark and north German

states under the control of Austria. Then Prussia defeated Napoleon III’s forces in the Franco-

Prussian War of 1870.

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Germany Becomes and Industrial Giant

Unified Germany’s natural resources and educated workforce led to fast industrial development.

The coordination of railroads and reorganization of the banking system improved the economy.

Scientists developed new products for industrial uses.

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Nationalism Triumphs in EuropeSection 2: Germany Strengthens, pp 696-699

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Objectives:

1. Describe how Germany became an industrial giant.

2. Explain how Bismarck was called the Iron Chancellor.

3. List the policies of Kaiser William II.

Kaiser William II

In a bid for absolute power, the new Kaiser, William II, asked Bismarck to resign. His nationalism

and military buildup increased the tensions that led to World War I.

Section 2: Germany Strengthens

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The Iron Chancellor

German chancellor Otto von Bismarck tried to stifle opposition from within Germany. He wanted

Catholics to put the state above the Church and had laws passed that allowed the state control

over Catholic education and expelled the Jesuits from Prussia, among other things. To keep

socialists at bay, he banned their newspapers and meetings. In the end, both groups rallied

enough support to cause Bismarck to change his ways.

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Color Transparency 132: The Proclamation of Wilhelm as Kaiser of the New German Reich

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France Under Napoleon III

Napoleon III eventually extended some democratic rights to French citizens, but many of them

lived in poverty, which was exacerbated by the Franco-Prussian War and the siege of Paris.

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Growth of Western DemocraciesSection 3: Division and Democracy in France, pp 733-738

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Objectives:

1. List the domestic and foreign policies of Napoleon III.

2. Analyze the impact of the Dreyfus affair and other challenges to the Third Republic.

3. Describe the French government’s steps toward reform in the early 1900s.

Anti-Semitism and the Dreyfus Affair

The rise of anti-Semitism in Europe was evidenced in the Dreyfus affair in which a Jewish army

officer was accused of spying for Germany. The Dreyfus case and Russian pogroms led to the

establishment of the modern Zionist movement.

Section 3: Division and Democracy in France

Challenges of the Third Republic

Civil war erupted in 1871 as a result of the conditions that ended the Franco-Prussian War. The

Third Republic emerged with a two-house legislature that gave power to a premier. A multitude of

parties led to a coalition government that was unstable.

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Looking Ahead

The French were eager to avenge their losses in the Franco-Prussian War and their chance

would come with the start of World War I.

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Reforms in France

The Dreyfus Affair led to a campaign to reduce the power of the Roman Catholic Church, which had

supported the condemnation of Dreyfus, and led also to a lack of support for women’s suffrage, for

fear that women would vote for Church causes.

France: Division and DemocracyTaking into consideration the objectives and the terms of the this

section (pp 733) answer the following:

1. What were the domestic policies of the Second Empire? What were the foreign policies of the Second Empire?

2. What kind of government did France have under Napoleon III and how did it come to an end? What kind of government followed and what reforms did it undertake?

3. How did the Franco-Prussian War increase internal divisions in France? What is the evidence?

4. What did the Dreyfus Affair reveal about internal divisions in France? What is the evidence?

5. Explain in the context of the 19th century: anti-Semitism, Zionism and by extension, the consequences of these movements.

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Color Transparency 140: Barricade at the Rue de Flandre During the Paris Commune

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FranceHumilitated and Divided

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How did the Paris Commune and the Dreyfus Affair heighten

divisions in France?

Identify briefly 5 of the following:

• 1871

• 1848

• Zionism

• Napoleon III’s Domestic Policies

• Libel

• Dreyfus Affair

How did the Paris Commune and the Dreyfus Affair heighten

divisions in France?

Assignment 1Unifying Italy

Assignment 1Unifying Italy

1. Read text, pp. 700-7042. Identify the 4 blue-bold terms and answer the

3 Checkpoint questions.

3. Complete the Infographic activity, pp 703.

4. Knowledge Check: Italy

Assignment 2Nationalism Threatens Old Empires

The Habsburgs and the Ottomans

Assignment 2Nationalism Threatens Old Empires

The Habsburgs and the Ottomans

1. Read text, pp. 705-708.

2. Identify the 3 bold-blue terms and answer 3 Checkpoint questions.

3. Read the map skills activity, pp. 707 and complete your personal map (photocopy)

4. Knowledge Check: Habsburg,etc.

Assignment 3Division and Democracy

in France

Assignment 3Division and Democracy

in France

1.Read text, pp. 733-738.

2.Identify bold-blue terms and answer 4 Checkpoint questions.

3.Read and review carefully slides 12-16

4.Knowledge Check: France

Assignment 4Reform and Reaction

In Russia

Assignment 4Reform and Reaction

In Russia

1. Read text, pp. 710-715

2. Identify 3 bold-blue terms and answer 4 Checkpoint questions

3. Complete Infographic activity, pp 712-713

4. Knowledge Check: Russia

Assignment 5Group Project: due Monday, Nov. 28

Assignment 5Group Project: due Monday, Nov. 28

No Homework Next Week & over Thanksgiving Vacation

Be Kind to Yourself (and Your Family)

Set Personal and Group Deadlines; complete your work by Tues. 11/18

Note: Unit Test: Nationalism – Monday, Dec. 5Note: Unit Test: Nationalism – Monday, Dec. 5

In-Class ActivityNovember 21-22

In-Class ActivityNovember 21-22

Screening of film: Prisoner of Honor

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