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The Great Otto Von Bismarck. By: Jonathan, Ethan, Samantha, Shawn, and Jenna. Introduction. Born April 1, 1815 in Schonhausen, Prussia Died July 30, 1898 at 83 in Friedrichsruh, Germany. “Dash” Part. Real name was Otto Eduard Leopold Chancellor of Germany from 1871-1890
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The GreatOtto Von Bismarck By: Jonathan, Ethan, Samantha, Shawn, and Jenna
Introduction • Born April 1, 1815 in Schonhausen, Prussia • Died July 30, 1898 at 83 in Friedrichsruh, Germany
“Dash” Part • Real name was Otto Eduard Leopold • Chancellor of Germany from 1871-1890 • Prime Minister of Prussia from 1873-1890 • Married to Johanna von Puttkaner • Had 3 kids
Favorite Book • Prince by Machiavelli
1859 was sent to Russia as Prussian ambassador • 1862 moved to Paris as ambassador to the Court of Napoleon • 1862 Became prime minister and foreign minister of Prussia
3 Jobs • Prime Minister of Prussia- During this time period he united Germany. • Prussian Ambassador of Russia- He received much political experience during this time period which influenced his political views. • Chancellor of Germany- He secured many policies for Germany which led to a time of peace for Europe.
Which President? • President Video
I think Andrew Jackson would be a perfect friend for Otto von Bismarck because they both believed that the ends justified the means. Although as Andrew Jackson (Justin Eicher) said, he did cause America to fall into an economic downfall.
OVB in Current Events • It isn’t to current but Hitler.
Who in past history compares with OVB? • Machiavelli (Ends Justify the Means) • Andrew Jackson • James Polk (Manifest Destiny) • Napoleon (Desire for strong central empire)
Was OVB Good for History? • Yes and No • Yes – Organized Germany into its modern structure • No – His strengthening of Germany led to both WWI and WWII.
Pope Pius the ninth vs. Otto Von Bismarck • Pope Pius the ninth • He fought the enemies of the catholic church • Encouraged them to act in the social and political fields to counter-attack the anti-Catholic efforts of the Revolution
Pope Pius the ninth vs. Otto Von Bismarck • Otto Von Bismarck • Leading figure of the revolution • Tried to destroy the catholic religion in Germany • Used a serious of sanctions, Kulturkampf, to secularize the country