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Formation of the German Confederation
39 States unify to create the German Confederation. They are dominated by the Austrian Empire -
Prussian revolution of 1848
Prussian army takes control of Berlin, and the king assumes absolute power. -
Otto Von Bismark is appointed prime minister
Wilhelm I appoints Bismark who applys his realpolitil views, he will go on to become one of the commanding figures in German history. -
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War against Denmark
German Confederation formed an army led by Prussia and Austria invaded the Dutchees. This victory leads to an increased feeling of nationalism. -
Seven Weeks War
Arguments between Austria and Prussia lead to a war between the two, the war lasts seven weeks and Prussia wins. Prussia gets the leading state in Germany. -
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Franco-Prussian War
France declared war on Prussia, but Prussia won and imprisoned the French ruler. The start of German nationalism. -
King William Declared King
King William I of Prussia was declared the emporer of Germany.