Unifications of Nation States in the 19th Century: AP European History Lesson Plans - Videos & Lessons

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The Unification of Nation States chapter of this course is designed to help you plan and teach about the growth of European nationalism in your classroom. The video lessons, quizzes and transcripts can easily be adapted to provide your lesson plans with engaging and dynamic educational content. Make planning your course easier by using our syllabus as a guide.

Weekly Syllabus

Below is a sample breakdown of the Unification of Nation States chapter into a 5-day school week. Based on the pace of your course, you may need to adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs.

Day	Topics	Key Terms and Concepts Covered
Monday	Unification of Italy	Historical events, leaders and sense of nationalism that led to the unification of Italy
Tuesday	Unification of Germany and unification of Austria	Historical events that led to the unification of Germany, exclusion of Austria from German unification and establishment of Austria-Hungary
Wednesday	Territorial developments in France and Russia	Land acquisitions and losses in France and Russia
Thursday	Creation of the United Kingdom	Overview of the formation of the United Kingdom, including the incorporation of Ireland
Friday	The Ottoman Empire in the 19th century	Political and territorial developments in the Ottoman Empire

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1. The Unification of Italy: Summary, Timeline & Leaders

In this lesson, we explore the piecemeal unification of Italy which took place in the 19th century. Created in part by the brilliant statesmen Camillo Benso di Cavour, Italy as we know it did not fully take shape until 1870.

2. The Unification of Germany: Summary, Timeline & Events

In this lesson, we explore the unification of Germany in the 1860s and 1870s, largely accomplished through the statecraft of the Chancellor of Prussia and later Germany, Otto von Bismarck.

3. Territorial Developments in France: Losses & Acquisitions

In this lesson, we explore the wild fluctuations the borders of France experienced during the 19th century, from its European domination during the Napoleonic wars to its losses under the new German Empire.

4. The Creation of the United Kingdom and the Incorporation of Ireland

In this lesson, we examine the piecemeal creation of the United Kingdom throughout the late Medieval and Early Modern periods as well as the tumultuous history of English control and partitioning of Ireland.

5. Territorial Developments in Russia: Losses & Acquisitions

In this lesson, we explore the territorial acquisitions and losses of 19th-century Russia, from the Napoleonic Wars and its gains via the Congress of Vienna to the Crimean War.

6. The Unification of Austria: German Exclusion & Creation of Austria-Hungary

In this lesson, we explore how Austria was excluded by Prussia and the other German states from the new German Confederation, as well as the steps it took to maintain its international influence, including the eventual creation of Austria-Hungary.

7. The Ottoman Empire: Changes, Politics & Developments

In this lesson, we explore the problems the Ottoman Empire faced in the 19th century, and the many territorial losses it endured at the hands of Russia, Austria, and others.

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