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Austrian-Hungarians Are Cool
The Hapsburg family was at the top of their game and ruled over many other lands. There were wars and and problems with industrial things. -
Ottomans Are Cooler
Revolts from the people started breaking out during the 1800's. They wanted to be independent as official states. -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna created the German Confederation, made up of states ruled by Austrian Hapsburgs. -
Unite the Nation!
Nationalist revolts started calling for the unification of Italy. -
Rome and the Government
Giuseppe Mazzini's 'Young Italy' took over Rome and then established a revolutionary government -
Revolt!
Nationalists' revolts were all over the place and the government took control. -
Count Camillo Cavour
Sardinian King Victor Emmanuel II appointed Count Camillo Cavour prime minister who believed in Realpolitik. -
Secrets
Cavour made a secret alliance with France to help aid in the defeat of Austria. -
Provoking Austria
With France's help, Cavour provoked war with Austria and defeated them. Lombardy was annexed within a few weeks. -
The King of Italy
Victor Emmanuel II was officially crowned Italy's king. -
Otto von Bismarck
The Prussian king, King William I, made Otto von Bismarck prime minister. Bismarck was responsible for the unification of Germany. -
Invasion
In only a few weeks time, Prussia's Army invaded Denmark, took it, and split Holstein and Schleswig. -
Austrian Alliance
After building up Prussia's army, Bismarck created an alliance with Austria. -
Attack on Austria
Bismarck started another war, this time attacking Austria. The war took seven weeks and Prussia won. They took Holsyein and annexed parts of North Austria. -
Dual Formed
Hungarian leader, Ferenc Deak, made a compromise that led to the creation of the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary. -
Franco-Prussian War
Bismarck provoked war with France that only lasted a few weeks. Germany defeated them and proved that they were the dominant power in Europe. -
The Second Reich
Germany was now officially united, given the title "the second reich" or empire. -
The Start of A Battle
Bismarck started Kulterkampf, a battle that lasted 7 years. He wanted Catholics to be loyal to the government rather than the church. -
The Chancellor
The now 'kaiser' William I made Bismarck his highest adviser, his Chancellor. -
The End of Kulturkampf
The religious people were strong and went against Bismarck so he quit the battle and tried to make peace. -
The New King
Kaiser William II followed his grandfather. He was very confident. -
The Death of a Kaiser
Kaiser William I died. -
Resignation
Kaiser William II Asked Bismarck tor resign because he didn't want Bismarck to rule over him. He believed in militarism and built a navy.