Question

what does this political cartoon suggest about how germany achieved unification?
otto von bismarck was a puppet of wilhelm i and did everything he was told.
otto von bismarck was the mastermind behind the creation of the german empire.
wilhelm i was a powerful and unifying force around whom all of germany rallied.
bismarck and wilhelm i convinced german states to unify in a parliament meeting.
wilhelm i is trying on a crown as emperor of germany, while otto von bismarck (left) sketches a new map of europe.

Explanation:

In the political cartoon, Otto von Bismarck is depicted as sketching a new map of Europe. This implies that he was actively involved in the strategic planning and behind - the - scenes work for German unification. Wilhelm I is shown trying on a crown, which is more of a ceremonial or symbolic act of assuming the imperial role. Bismarck's actions of sketching the map suggest his role as the mastermind.

• The first option is incorrect because the cartoon does not show Bismarck as a puppet.
• The third option is incorrect as the focus of the cartoon is more on Bismarck's actions (sketching the map) rather than Wilhelm I being the unifying force.
• The fourth option is incorrect as there is no indication of a parliament meeting in the cartoon.

Answer:

Otto von Bismarck was the mastermind behind the creation of the German Empire.