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How Did the Unification of Germany Change the Course of World History?
Here you'll find a nice guided notes learning exercise on Otto von Bismarck, which details Bismarck's plan to unify Germany, as well as asks learners to analyze his motivations and overall impact.
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Unification of Germany
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read about the events that led to the unification of Germany and then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Germany : 1500-present
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Germany from 1500 to the present.
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Germany : 1500-present
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Germany from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 22 short answer...
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Bismarck and Cavour
In this German history instructional activity, students read an article about the leadership of Bismarck and Cavour. Students then respond to 10 short answer questions.
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Mid-19c European Nationalism
An extensive review of European dynamics in the mid-to-late 19th century, this presentation clearly outlines the steps taken to unify Italy as well as Germany, and all the implications and effects therein. The slides set a strong context...
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Three Wars Equal One New Country: Part 2
Young scholars explore how Germany became a country.
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This Land is Your Land
Learners consider the concept of borders and their development by looking at maps and documents. They create a presentation highlighting a current border dispute and propose solutions.
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The Supreme Council of the Treaty of Versailles January, 1919
In this Treaty of Versailles worksheet, 10th graders take the parts Wilson, Clemenceau, George, and Orlando, as well as ambassadors, to read the parts in the play based on Versailles negotiations.
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Breaking News English: World's Oldest Man Dies
In this English activity, students read "World's Oldest Man Dies," and then respond to 20 fill in the blank, 15 short answer, 8 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Mother Earth Travel
Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: Bismarck and Unification
Prussian King Wilhelm I selected Bismarck as his minister president and, through a course of short term wars, managed to unify and create the German Empire through the latter half of the nineteenth century. Discover details of what went...
Library of Congress
Loc: Germany
The political landscape in imperial Germany with its six parties (founding of the SPD) and their leaders. The struggles with Bismarck's rule are described. In the second part of the page, economy and population growth are discussed.
Library of Congress
Loc: Bismarck and Unification
An account of the situation after the war of 1848/49 and Bismarck's unique contributions to German history, making imperial Germany a huge success.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Scramble for Africa: Germany
Briefly describes the limited role Germany had in the scramble for African territories. A link to a map of colonial holdings during this period of New Imperialism is included.
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German Embassy: Milestones in History
This site provides a timeline of milestones in German history.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Wilhelm Ii, German Emperor
Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, explores the life of Wilhelm II of Prussia and Germany, the German Kaiser during World War I.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Count Von Bismarck
Chancellor of Germany, founder of the German Empire
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Germany, 1871 1914
A map of Germany, from 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War and creation of the German Empire, to 1914 and the beginning of WWI. The map shows the German and Prussian territories unified by Otto von Bismarck, including major cities and...
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German Culture: Famous Germans
Brief biographical profiles of famous Germans recognized worldwide in the arts, military, movies, politics, sciences, and sports.