German Nationalism: The Seven Weeks War

PowerPoint and two worksheets that examine the causes and consequences of the Seven Weeks War between Prussia and Austria in 1866 with particular emphasis on the roles of Bismarck, Prussia and the development of German Nationalism.

Activities include

• Reading & comprehension exercise on the build up to the Seven Weeks War to establish whether Bismarck was reacting to events or master of events.
• Sorting activity on the reasons for the outcome of the war to establish those which Bismarck can and can’t take credit for.
• Analysis of the reasons for the outcome of the war to identify 3 or 4 overarching factors to explain Prussia’s victory.
• Analysis of map of the German Confederation during the Seven Weeks War to generate a discussion on the extent of German unity in 1866.

Designed for the teaching of OCR History Y314 The Development of German Nationalism 1789-1919.
Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace.