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Which German state was the primary architect of the unification?
Prussia
Who was nicknamed the "Iron Chancellor", responsible for masterminding the unification?
Otto von Bismarck
What was the political philosophy famously practiced by the Iron Chancellor, emphasizing pragmatism over ideology?
Realpolitik
The Iron Chancellor argued that the great questions of the day would be decided not by speeches and majority resolutions, but by what two things?
Iron and Blood
Who was Chief of Staff of the Prussian Army during the German Unification wars? (Hint: Shares the same name as his nephew who would hold the same position in WWI)
Helmuth von Moltke
What were the three countries that Prussia went to war with to achieve unification?
Denmark, Austria & France
Which region was fought over between Prussia, Austria & Denmark in 1864?
Schleswig-Holstein
Which decisive battle in the Franco-Prussian War led to Germany’s victory over France and the capture of the French emperor?
Battle of Sedan
What was the name of the French Emperor captured in the above battle?
Napoleon III
In what year was the German Empire declared?
1871
Who was proclaimed German Kaiser in that same year?
Wilhelm I
The Lesser German solution was achieved following the unification, which meant the unification of Germany without ______
Austria
Which religious group did Kulturkampf target following the unification?
Catholics
Which disputed region of France would be annexed by Germany before being returned after WWI and again after WWII?