HSY2601 ASSIGNMENT 4 SEMESTER 1 ANSWERS 2024

HSY2601
ASSIGNMENT 4
SEMESTER 1
ANSWERS 2024




HSY2601 ASSIGNMENT 4
SEMESTER 1 ANSWERS 2024

, HSY2601 RESEARCH ESSAY S1 2024

Assessment 4: Research Essay

Weight: 35%

Format: Essay

Word Count: 2000 words max.

Due Date: 06 May 23:00



Topic 1: Autocracy

Discuss the impact of the strategic wars of unification by Bismark, (1863-
1871), and the consequences thereof.

Recommended readings and sources:

The birth of the modern world, 1780-1914: global connections and
comparisons; Author: C. A. Bayly (UNISA LIBRARY COLLECTION).




Throughout history, autocracy has been a dominant form of government in many
societies. One of the most notable examples of autocracy in the 19th century was
the unification of Germany under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck. Bismarck’s
strategic wars of unification, which took place from 1863 to 1871, had a significant
impact on the political landscape of Europe and the rest of the world. In this essay,
we will discuss the consequences of Bismarck's wars of unification and their long-
term effects on global history.



The strategic wars of unification initiated by Bismarck were instrumental in the
formation of a unified German state. Bismarck utilized realpolitik, a diplomatic