19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
What role did the concept of Realpolitik play in the unification of Italy and Germany during 19th century from a Marxist perspective?
It was a response to rising feminist movements in Europe.
It was designed to eliminate colonial influence in European politics.
It was an effort to improve working conditions for industrial laborers.
It was a maneuver to consolidate bourgeois power by creating larger markets.
Which war was not part of Italy's path to unification?
Franco-Prussian War
Third Italian War of Independence
Expedition of the Thousand
Second Italian War of Independence
In the context of late 19th-century Europe, which diplomatic strategy is best exemplified by Otto von Bismarck's system of alliances prior to World War I?
Bilateral agreements encouraging colonial expansion and competition among great powers.
Isolationist policies that aimed at keeping Germany detached from other European conflicts.
A complex network of treaties designed to prevent French aggression and maintain a balance of power.
A series of mutual defense pacts aimed at promoting liberal revolutions across Europe.
What strategy did Otto von Bismarck use to unify Germany?
Economic sanctions
Treaty diplomacy
"Blood and Iron" policy
Non-aggression pacts
What role did nationalism play during this era according to realist philosophers such as Johann Gottfried Herder?
Suggesting that multinational empires should be maintained due to their ability to blend various cultures and create a stronger polity overall.
Encouraging absolute monarchy as the best form of governance to preserve historical traditions & cultural identity of nationhood.
Proposing that every unique ethnic group has its distinct spirit expressed through language & customs, which justified the pursuit of sovereign nation-states.
Advocating for a supranational European government that would supersede traditional ethnic & national identities.
Which technological innovation during the 19th century revolutionized communication and contributed to national unification?
The Telegraph
The Cotton Gin
The Spinning Jenny
The Steam Engine
What directly led to the Crimean War between Russia and the Ottoman Empire?
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Dispute over control of holy sites in Palestine
Russian expansion into Alaska
Napoleon III's desire for military glory

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Which of the following actions by Otto von Bismarck best demonstrates his use of Realpolitik in the unification of Germany?
Manipulating the Ems Dispatch to provoke France into declaring war.
Promoting industrialization and economic growth through Zollverein.
Creating a welfare state with social insurance programs.
Establishing universal male suffrage in the North German Confederation.
What strategic role did railways play during the Wars of German Unification?
They allowed for efficient transport of agricultural products fueling economic stability during wartime.
They provided evacuation routes for civilians minimizing resistance in occupied areas.
They served as international communication lines preventing espionage activities.
They facilitated rapid troop mobilization which was crucial for Prussian military victories.
Which political figure played a crucial role in the unification of Italy during the 19th century?
Victor Emmanuel II
Louis Philippe
Benjamin Disraeli
Giuseppe Garibaldi