Who gave the strongest political direction to German unification?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Otto von Bismarck
Otto von Bismarck, the Minister-President of Prussia, gave German unification its decisive political direction. He used diplomacy, alliances and carefully planned wars, following a policy often summarised as “blood and iron,” to bring the German states under Prussian leadership. Garibaldi and Cavour were linked mainly with Italy, while Mazzini promoted Italian republican nationalism, so option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Otto von Bismarck
Why is this the correct answer?
Otto von Bismarck, the Minister-President of Prussia, gave German unification its decisive political direction. He used diplomacy, alliances and carefully planned wars, following a policy often summarised as “blood and iron,” to bring the German states under Prussian leadership. Garibaldi and Cavour were linked mainly with Italy, while Mazzini promoted Italian republican nationalism, so option A is correct.
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.
