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.