Question

How did bismarck manipulate public opinion to create a german state?

Answer 1

Bismarck was a risk taker and a his decisions were controversial as he disliked the influence traditional morality had when people made decisions. He could be even called politically amoral. But he understood the need to shape the public opinion on his ideas as he needed support of the people therefore he manipulated public opinion through corrupt journalists and through the printed materials in general.