AP Success - AP European History: Bismarck's Blood and Iron Speech
Source 1
"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
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?
Question 2
What does Bismarck imply is a weakness of Prussia that needs to be addressed for it to lead Germany?
Question 3
Bismarck's speech suggests that Prussia's role in Germany was to:
Question 4
Which of the following ideologies is Bismarck criticizing in his speech?
Question 5
The 'big mistake of 1848 and 1849' that Bismarck refers to in his speech is most likely:
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