Question

(this question refers to pages 261 - 263) the primary purpose of the section on the seven weeks war is to
show how austria expanded its territory in germany.
explain why prussia abandoned its policy of military aggression.
illustrate how bismarck used international conflict to strengthen prussian control.
describe the collapse of the north german confederation.

identify the czar who abolished serfdom in russia.
peter the great
alexander ii
louis - napoleon
alexander iii

Explanation:

• First question:
• The Seven Weeks' War (also known as the Austro - Prussian War) was a key event in Prussian unification. Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian chancellor, used this war to strengthen Prussian control. Austria was defeated, and Prussia was able to re - organize the German states more under its influence.
• Austria did not expand its territory in Germany as it lost the war. Prussia did not abandon military aggression (it continued its path towards unification through wars). The North German Confederation was formed after the Seven Weeks' War, not collapsed.
• Second question:
• Alexander II of Russia issued the Emancipation Manifesto in 1861, which abolished serfdom.
• Peter the Great was known for modernizing Russia in the 18th century but not for abolishing serfdom. Louis - Napoleon was a French leader (Napoleon III). Alexander III was the son of Alexander II and his policies were more reactionary compared to his father's reforms.

Answer:

• First question: illustrate how Bismarck used international conflict to strengthen Prussian control.
• Second question: Alexander II.