Question 17ExamineGS1GS1
The German unification was achieved more by 'coal and iron' than by 'blood and iron'. Examine.
Introduction
German unification refers to process of formation of German nation in mid 1800s under Otto von Bismarck
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Main Body
Unification by blood & iron
1Bismarck followed policy of Realpolitik, emphasizing military strength
2Force & coercion was used to unify Germany
3Many people including civilians were killed.
4Involved war with neighbouring European states
Unification by coal & iron
Unification by coal & iron
1Industrial Revolution made access to resources like coal & iron inviolable
2Britain had an advantage in the industrial revolution due to access to these resources
3One of the goals of unification was to obtain such resources such as in Ruhr region
4It helped boost german economy & built a vibrant manufacturing sector in germany
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Conclusion
Here a major reason for german unification was access to resources such as coal & iron
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- Clear introduction defining German unification
- Structured approach with numbered points
- Addresses both 'blood and iron' and 'coal and iron' aspects
Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 31
Subject & Paper
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Topic
History of the World
Rise of Nationalism
German unification under Bismarck
Writing Stats
138
Total words
10
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