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German Unification
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German Confederation is Re-Established
This event was significant because it was a good strong standing point that allowed Germany to have a strength. -
Military Growth
New Prussian Minister of War introduces many military reforms and the result was a military with twice the infantry, making the German cause that much more powerful. -
French Defeat
After the French defeat, Napoleon III was captured and this showed that Prussia had military power and boosted the morale of the German state. -
Doubled Territory
All the southern German states decided to join with the Confederation, making the territory and power of the country much more, and may have decreased some morale in Austria. -
Its Official!
German Empire is declared in the Palace of Versailles William I is kaiser and Bismarck is chancellor.