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Napoleon invades German Lands
Napoleon adds new territories to his empire. He was defeated. -
House of Krupp
The house of Krupp began by a man named Freidreich Krupp. It began in 1810 -
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Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was created to deal with issues after French Revolutionary Wars, the Napoleonic Wars, and the end of the Holy Roman Empire. This was the most powerful leaders at the time. -
Otto von Bismarck was born
Otto von Bismarck was born on April 1st in Germany. -
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Zollverein
The Zollverein, or German Customs Union was created. This was to manage taxes and economic policies. This was a major factor in unifiying Germany. -
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Frankfurt Assembly demands unity
This assembly was the first elected policy for all of Germany. It was part of the March Revolution. They wanted democracy. -
William I becomes Emporer of Prussia
William I becomes the Emporer of Prussia. After he was the Prussian Emporer, he went on to be the German emporer -
Blood and Iron Speech
This speech was deliever by Otto von Bismarck. The purpose of this speech was to help German unification. -
Bismarck becomes Prime Minister
Bismarck was appointed prime minister and leader of foreign affairs. He was one of the leader of Europes most powerful countries. -
Bismarck declares war on Denmark
Prussia and Austria declared war on Denmark. This was an easy win for the strong countries -
Bismarck declares war on Austria
Bismarck declarecd war. This war is also know as the 7 weeks war. -
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Campaign against the Socialists
Bismarck campaigned aagainst the Socialists. He believed they would start a revolution and ruin his plan. He passed laws about socialism. -
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Franco- Prussian war
This war was fought between France and Prussia. The start of this war was caused by fighting over German Unification. Prussia was victorious. -
Bismarck becomes chancellor
He was Chancellor if the German Empire. He was also a military leader. -
Second reich is created
The second reich was created in this year, date not specified. It was after the German confederation. -
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Population Growth
Population growth averaged 1.34%. Increased population by about 60 million. -
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Campaign against the church
Threatened catholic churches because they felt scared. They believed the people were not devoted enoguh to the state. -
Consitution drafted by Bismarck
Constitution of North German Confederation. Declared Bismarck leader. -
William II becomes Kaiser
William II succeeded his grandfather. He became a good ruler and he was memorable. -
Bismarck resigns
Bismarck steps down from his position. William II forced Bismarck to resign.
