WH, Ch. 23 Nationalism Triumphs in Europe, Sec. 1 Building A German Nation

World History Chapter 23 Nationalism Triumphs in Europe (1800-1914)
Section 1 Building a German Nation

Read Chapter Outline p. 582.

Caption, p. 583
Caption, p. 585
Map, p. 586
Caption, p. 587

1. Lesson Plan Focus
During the early 1800s, the rise of German nationalism fueled desires for a strong united German state. As chancellor Prussia, Otto von Bismarck led the drive for German unity. Following his ideas of realpolitik and “blood and iron,” Bismarck used a minor dispute to create war between France and the German states. As a result of the Franco-Prussian War, France was defeated and a powerful German state, the Second Reich, was born.

2. In-class Instruct
Activity
The Big Picture
Writing a Speech
Select three influential leaders (listed below) of three different nationalities. For each leader, students will write a six-minute speech that summarizes the person’s goals and policies. Each speech should also attempt to justify and win support for the leader’s views. Students will then deliver the speeches.

Leaders:
Bismarck
Mazzini
Francis Joseph

3. Close

Outline and Question
Each group should outline the information on their assigned leader, then they can ask two questions of the other groups. The other group members must be able to answer the questions.

HW
Section 1 Review
#1-4
Extra Credit
#5-6