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Napoleon invades German Lands
Between the years of 1806 and 1812, Napoleon made important territorial changes in German-speaking lands. Napoleon annexed many of the territories along the Rhine river and organized many German states in the Rhine Confederation. Napoleon got rid of the Holy Roman Empire by making the Austrian king accept a title lower then king. -
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The Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was held from September of 1814 to June of 1815. The goal of the Congress of Vienna was to settle the problems caused by the French Revolution and the wars Napoleon caused. The Congress of Vienna resulted in the redrawing of the boundries in European countries. -
Otto von Bismarck is Born
Otto von Bismarck was born in Schönhausen in 1815 to a wealthy family. He was born west of Berlin in the Province of Saxony. His father was a junker estate owner and former military general and his mother is the daughter of a government official in Berlin -
Zollverein is Created
The Zollverein was a Coalition of German states formed to handle economic policies within their territories. -
Frederick William IV is offered the Throne
Frederick William IV was offered the Throne by Prussia. He turned down the offer. -
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The Frankfurt Assembly Demands Unity
The Frankfurt National Assembly had a goal to find ways to unite Germany, which at this time, was divided into many states. They worked on having an election for German people so they could get unity as well as political unity. -
William I of Prussia Becomes Emperor
During the time of the Franco-Prussian War, William I was named Emperor. During the same ceremony, the 'North German Confederation' changed it's name to the 'German Empire". -
Otto von Bismarck become Prime Minister
King William I was the one who made Otto von Bismarck become King. He believed that only Bismarck could stop and handle the crisis they were faced at that time. William I persuaded Otto to become Prime Minister and he so did. -
Otto von Bismarck's "Blood and Iron" Speech
Otto von Bismarck's Blood and Iron speech was made the Budget Committee of the Prussian Chamber of Deputies. It stresses the fact that goals are achieved and wars are won through fighting - Blood and Iron - and not talking or negotioating. -
Otto von Bismarck Declares War on Denmark
The war between Denmark and Prussia started because of two German states, Schleswig and Holstein. Since both of those states were German-speaking, Prussia thought they has the right to own them. Denmark disagreed and the war began -
The House of Krupp
The House of Krupp is a group of worker who make armor and weapons for German soldiers. They are also a steel mill that has been around for more then 400 years. -
Otto von Bismarck Declares War on Austria
The war between Austria and Prussia also stimulated because of the German states Schleswig and Holstein. After the two states were annexed by Prussia and Austria, Prussia took Schleswig and Austria took Holstein. Prussia thought they should own both, so they took Holstein, and the war began. -
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The Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War was a battle between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia and its allies. The Germans won in a war that lasted a little under a year. -
Otto von Bismarck becomes Chancellor
Otto von Bismarck became the first Chancellor of the first united Germany. He controlled most of what went on throughout the United States -
The Second Reich is Created
The Second Reich came with Otto von Bismarck after he became Chancellor. The Second Reich lasted until 1945 until Adolf Hitler made the Third Reich. Thoughout the Second Reich, new political systems arose. -
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The Population Growth
The population of Prussia during this time went up approximatly 24.69 million people. This promoted the growth and development Prussians. -
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KultureKampf
Kulturekampf was a time when the Prussian Government worked to get rid of the role and power of the Catholic Church. This was put into place by Otto von Bismarck -
The Constitution is Drafted by Otto von Bismarck
The Constitution was also known as the Constitution of the North German Confederation. It states that the Government represents the states. -
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Economic Development
Most of the world was under a depression but Germany was in a good state. The German economy had an industrial development that began in the 1850s. Otto von Bismarck established tariffs -
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The Campaign Against Socialists
Otto von Bismarck set up Anti-Socialist Laws that were meant to reduce and stop anyone who was a democratic socialist. Anyone who was a Socialist was rejected by the Government. -
William II becomes Kaiser
William II was named Kaiser in 1888 and was Kaiser of the Prussia. -
Otto von Bismarck Resigns
Otto von Bismarck resigned from being Chancellor of Germany. He was honored as a hero to all German/Prussian Nationalist. He is praised for uniting the German States
