The policy often described as blood and iron is associated with the unification of which country?
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Correct answer: Germany
The governing concept is Bismarck’s realpolitik in the process of German unification. His phrase ‘blood and iron’ symbolised the belief that national unity would be achieved through military power and strong political action rather than speeches alone. Prussia used wars and diplomacy to unite German states, so option A, Germany, is correct. The phrase is not the standard description of the unification of Italy, Spain or Poland.
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Germany
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is Bismarck’s realpolitik in the process of German unification. His phrase ‘blood and iron’ symbolised the belief that national unity would be achieved through military power and strong political action rather than speeches alone. Prussia used wars and diplomacy to unite German states, so option A, Germany, is correct. The phrase is not the standard description of the unification of Italy, Spain or Poland.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Germany and Italy.
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