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German Confederation formed
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Zollverein was formed.
Prussian led economic union -
Revolutions of 1848
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Berlin rioters get liberal constitution
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Frankfurt Assembly reinforced the concept of a united Germany
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Frankfurt assembly meets: proposes plan for German Unification
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Frankfurt assembly meets: proposes plan for German Unification
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Frederick William died and William ascended the throne as William I of Prussia
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Otto von Bismarck became prime minister
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Bismarck solidifies Prussia’s alliance with Russia
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Austrian-Prussian invasion of Schleswig-Holstein
led to the end of Danish control in these areas -
German confederation dissolved and North German Confederation was formed
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Seven Weeks War broke out between Prussia and Austria
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Constitution of the North-German Confederation is reformed into a constitution for the German Empire
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The Prussian King becomes Emperor William I of Germany