Question

Why did Otto von Bismarck believe a war with France would help unify Germany?

He thought that Germany’s close relationship with France was a threat to German unity.
He wanted France to give up Prussia and other lands that rightfully belonged to Germany.
He hoped that the war would encourage German people to stop adopting French customs.
He believed that a war would give the people of Germany a strong sense of nationalist pride.

Answer 1

The answer is D, He believed that a war would give the people of Germany a strong sense of nationalist pride.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is D

He believed that a war would give the people of Germany a strong sense of nationalist pride.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Unification of Germany

• Otto von Bismarck become the Chancellor of Prussia and began looking for the Unification of Germany.
• Bismarck believed that war with France stirs up the patriotic and nationalist feelings among the people of Germany.
• In just two months France surrendered to Germany and William one becomes the King of Germany and Unified Germany.