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The House of Krupp
A long family name, the Krupp family had great impacts on the wars of the past. Their sign is three rings interlocked. -
William I of Prussia becomes Emperor
William was the king of Russia from 1713, until his death. He died on 31 May 1740. -
Ecanomic Developments
In the 1800's there was constant ecanomic development that kept many people alive. Agriculture was constantly developing, making more and more crop for the surplus of people. -
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Napolean Invades German Lands
The first battle of Germany took place in Austerlitz, when Napolean invaded, and ended up winning the battle. This first battle also started the War of the Third Coalition. Napolean won the battle, his 68,000 troops defeting 90,000 Russians who were taking orders primarily from the General M.I. Kutuzov. -
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Congress of Vienna
The congress of Vienna was, in all, ambassodors of European states which came together, and the congress was chaired by Klemens Wenzel von Metternich. It would take plaece in Vienna. It's primary goal was to achieve peace across Europe -
Otto von Bismark is born
Otto von Bismark is born on April 1st, 1815. He was born in Schönhausen, a rich family estate, in the Prussian province of Saxony. His father was Ferdinand von Bismark, and his mother, Wilhelmine Luise Mencken. -
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Zollverein
Also known as the German Customs Union, this group of German states' purpose was to manage tariffs and economic policies within their territories. It was formed in 1833 over the Zollverein Treaties. -
Frankfurt Assembly demands Unity
Also known as the "Revolutions of 1848" a series of revolutions took place when the Frankfurt Assembly demanded unity. -
Frederick William IV is offered the Throne
On April 3rd, 1849, Fredrick Willian IV is offered the imperial crown from the National Assembly. He did this because he was a true conservative and would not accept the throne from a German prince. -
Bismarck becomes prime minister
Bismark becomes the prime minister of Prussia in 1862. He was in this position for 28 years. -
Blood and Iron speech
Bismark made this speech about the unification of Germany. It described how the only way to achieve this was with blood (killing) and iron (weopons) meaning he thought war would only achieve the unification of Germany. -
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Bismarck's Reisn
Bismarck ruled in Prussia from 1862 to 1890, first being a prime minister, and then becoming an imperial chancellor. -
Bismarck declares war on Denmark
Prussia and Austria team up and declare war on Denmark. They won easily. -
Bismarck declares war on Austria
Bismark declares war on Austria and wins. The Austrians were quiickly defeated in the seven-weeks war. -
Franco Prussian War
This war was between the Germanic empires and Prussia, against France. It lasted until the tenth of May, 1870. -
Bismarck becomes chancellor
Bismark was made chancelor in 1871 of the German empire. He finally left office in 1890, after 19 years. -
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Population Growth 1871-1914
During this time period, the population increased by around %1 each year. This caused the population to increase rapidly. -
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Campaign Against the Church
Otherwise known as Kulturkampf, meaning "Culture Struggle" in German, Otto von Bismarck sped the Kulturkampf faster and stronger throughout Europe. -
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The Second Reich is Created
The second reich was created when Wilhelm I became emporer of Germany in Versailles. This was finally the end of the holy roman empire. Bismarck was made the empire's first imperial chancellor. -
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Constitution Drafted by Bismarck
Put into effect on April 16, 1871, it is also known as Bismarck's Imperial Constitution. This was originally put into action by Bismarck. -
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Campaign against the Socialists
Also known as the Anti socialist law, Otto von Bismarck put this law into effect because of his hatred for Socialist beliefs, after two failed assationations of Kaiser Willhelm I. -
King William II becomes Kaiser
King William, also known as King Willhelm, succeeded his father, who died of a terminal disease on June 15,1888.
