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How would Germany most likely have been different between 1848 and 1871 if Prussia had not belonged to the German Confederation?

A
Germany would have split into multiple nation-states.
B
Germany would have been defeated by France in the war.
C
Germany would have adopted a new, liberal constitution.
D
Germany would not have achieved unification as quickly.
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Which features were among the six common bonds of a nation-state? Choose four correct answers.

A
culture
B
language
C
history
D
territory
E
housing
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A challenge that Italy faced after unification was

A
too much control by the church.
B
ongoing wars with other nations.
C
political unrest and instability.
D
demand for new nation-states.
4

The group Young Italy formed because Italians were unhappy about

A
rule by foreign nations.
B
unrest and rebellions.
C
the new king of Sardinia.
D
the spread of nationalism.
5

Giuseppe Garibaldi helped the nationalist cause by

A
staging multiple rebellions to fight for democratic rule.
B
capturing most of southern Italy for the king of Sardinia.
C
reducing the role of the church in Italian government.
D
leading Italy into a war with Austria to free Lombardy.
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What is the most likely reason Bismarck was named chancellor when King Wilhelm I became kaiser of Germany?

A
Wilhelm wanted to reward Bismarck, who was largely responsible for German unification.
B
Wilhelm did not want Bismarck to have as much power as he had when he was prime minister.
C
Wilhelm knew Bismarck was popular with both liberals and conservatives, which would help unite the empire.
D
Wilhelm feared Bismarck would turn against Germany if he did not receive a position of power in the new government.
7

The group Young Italy advocated for

A
an end to nationalism.
B
European unity.
C
democratic rule.
D
a new Italian emperor.
8

What is the best definition of nationalism ?

A
faith in the power of nations to join together and form a united front
B
concern for a nation above concern for individuals who live there
C
desire by a group with a shared background to form their own nation
D
belief that one’s nation should be more powerful than any other nation
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According to nationalists, a nation-state’s government should be

A
led by an appointed president.
B
voted on by European parliaments.
C
controlled by European monarchs.
D
chosen by that nation-state.
10

How was Germany similar to Italy in the 1800s?

A
Both Germany and Italy provoked a war with France.
B
Revolutionaries in Germany and Italy called for unification.
C
Both Germany and Italy were divided into confederations.
D
Parliaments in Germany and Italy clashed with their king.
11

Which features were among the six common bonds of a nation-state? Choose four correct answers.

A
history
B
language
C
housing
D
territory
E
culture
12

How would Germany most likely have been different between 1848 and 1871 if Prussia had not belonged to the German Confederation?

A
Germany would have been defeated by France in the war.
B
Germany would not have achieved unification as quickly.
C
Germany would have split into multiple nation-states.
D
Germany would have adopted a new, liberal constitution.
13

What is the most likely reason Bismarck was named chancellor when King Wilhelm I became kaiser of Germany?

A
Wilhelm knew Bismarck was popular with both liberals and conservatives, which would help unite the empire.
B
Wilhelm did not want Bismarck to have as much power as he had when he was prime minister.
C
Wilhelm wanted to reward Bismarck, who was largely responsible for German unification.
D
Wilhelm feared Bismarck would turn against Germany if he did not receive a position of power in the new government.
14

Giuseppe Garibaldi helped the nationalist cause by

A
leading Italy into a war with Austria to free Lombardy.
B
staging multiple rebellions to fight for democratic rule.
C
reducing the role of the church in Italian government.
D
capturing most of southern Italy for the king of Sardinia.
15

The group Young Italy formed because Italians were unhappy about

A
the new king of Sardinia.
B
unrest and rebellions.
C
rule by foreign nations.
D
the spread of nationalism.
16

A challenge that Italy faced after unification was

A
ongoing wars with other nations.
B
demand for new nation-states.
C
too much control by the church.
D
political unrest and instability.
17

How was Germany similar to Italy in the 1800s?

A
Both Germany and Italy provoked a war with France.
B
Both Germany and Italy were divided into confederations.
C
Revolutionaries in Germany and Italy called for unification.
D
Parliaments in Germany and Italy clashed with their king.
18

The group Young Italy advocated for

A
an end to nationalism.
B
democratic rule.
C
a new Italian emperor.
D
European unity.
19

According to nationalists, a nation-state’s government should be

A
chosen by that nation-state.
B
controlled by European monarchs.
C
voted on by European parliaments.
D
led by an appointed president.
20

What is the best definition of nationalism ?

A
desire by a group with a shared background to form their own nation
B
faith in the power of nations to join together and form a united front
C
concern for a nation above concern for individuals who live there
D
belief that one’s nation should be more powerful than any other nation

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