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AP Success - AP European History: Bismarck's Blood and Iron Speech

"Germany is not looking to Prussia’s liberalism, but to its power; Bavaria, Württemberg, Baden may indulge liberalism, and for that reason no one will assign them Prussia’s role; Prussia has to coalesce and concentrate its power for the opportune moment, which has already been missed several times; Prussia’s borders according to the Vienna Treaties [of 1814-15] are not favorable for a healthy, vital state; it is not by speeches and majority resolutions that the great questions of the time are decided – that was the big mistake of 1848 and 1849 – but by iron and blood."

Otto Von Bismarck, "Blood and Iron Speech," 1862

Question 1

Multiple choice

According to Otto von Bismarck in the 'Blood and Iron Speech,' what is the primary means by which the great questions of the time will be decided?

  • By diplomatic treaties

  • By iron and blood

  • By speeches and majority resolutions

  • Through the spread of liberalism

Question 2

Multiple choice

What does Bismarck imply is a weakness of Prussia that needs to be addressed for it to lead Germany?

  • The absence of a constitution

  • Prussia's adherence to liberal principles

  • The lack of a powerful navy

  • Prussia's borders according to the Vienna Treaties

Question 3

Multiple choice

Bismarck's speech suggests that Prussia's role in Germany was to:

  • Promote liberalism throughout the German states

  • Coalesce and concentrate its power for an opportune moment

  • Encourage the formation of a German parliament

  • Maintain the status quo established by the Vienna Treaties

Question 4

Multiple choice

Which of the following ideologies is Bismarck criticizing in his speech?

  • Liberalism

  • Socialism

  • Nationalism

  • Conservatism

Question 5

Multiple choice

The 'big mistake of 1848 and 1849' that Bismarck refers to in his speech is most likely:

  • The creation of the Zollverein, or customs union

  • The failed liberal revolutions and the attempt to unify Germany through a parliamentary approach

  • The signing of the Vienna Treaties

  • The establishment of the North German Confederation

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