German Nationalism: The Danish War 1864
PowerPoint & 2 worksheets that examine the causes and consequences of the Danish War of 1864 over control of Schleswig-Holstein with particular emphasis on the roles of Bismarck, Prussia and the development of German Nationalism.
Activities include
Starter Quiz on the status of Schleswig-Holstein prior to 1864 based on prior learning
Reading & comprehension to identify any successes achieved by Bismarck & Prussia during the 1864 Danish War.
Matching activity to link interested parties (Austria, Denmark, Prussia, the German Confederation & the Duchies themselves) with their hopes for Schleswig-Holstein.
Activity in which pupils complete an evidence table with how Prussia benefited militarily, economically, territorially and in its relationship with Austria as a result of the Danish War.
Ranking task on the benefits Prussia achieved above.
Comparison of two passages by historians to evaluate which is more convincing in on the domestic consequences of the Danish War for Bismarck & Prussia.
Concluding debate on whether the Danish War was a victory for German nationalists.
Designed for the teaching of OCR History Y314 The Development of German Nationalism 1789-1919.
Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace.