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Napolean Annexes land
Napolean Annexes land along the Rhine River. During this time Napolean disrupted the Holy Roman Empire and organized the German States. Not all citizens agreed with the annexing of these lands. -
Meeting at Frankfort Assembly
The members at the meeting demanded a united Germany. They offered the tr\hrown to Fredrick Willaiams the fourth of Prussia but he rejected. -
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Company and Railroad boom
Large Companies and Railroads flourish in this decade, -
Bismark attacks Austria
Bismark attacks Austria for virtually no reason. The war lasted seven weeks. Prussia wins the war and annexes several northern states. -
Peace Treaty
Peace of Prague is signed ending franco-prussian war. -
Franco-Prussian War
France vs. Prussia. France surrendors within a few weeks. -
German Population is 41 million
German population is 67 million in 1914. -
Second Empire is born
Germany is unified! Princes gather at Versailles. -
Bismarck moves against church
Bismarck believes the church has too much power. -
Otto Von Bismark becomes Chancellor
He becomes Chancellor and united Germany within ten years. He also built a stronger army. He later led them into three wars. -
House of Krupp Explodes
Family owned steel company expands and fourishes after Franco-Prussian war. This company will later supply Adolf Hitler's army, -
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House of Krupp employs thousands
House of Krupp employs over 50,000 workers. -
Economic Crash
Stock market crashes. Whole world is in depression -
Dual Alliance
Alliance is formed between Germany and Austria Hungary. -
German Health insurance
Health insurance is now available to Germans -
Bismarck Resigns
After nearly twenty years Bismark resigns. -
Bismarck dies
Bismarck dies and leaves a legacy. -
More seats for Democrats
Democratic party wins more seats in office. Led by Fredrich Ebert. -
1914 German Population
German population reaches 67 million -
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German Emperor
William I is the emperor of Germany
