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Napoleon Invades German Lands
Napoleon invades German lands, extending his campaign. This took place after Napoleon's retreat from Russia (14 December 1812). -
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Congress Of Vienna (Wiener Kongress)
The conference of Ambassadors held by Austrian statesman Klemens Wenzel von Metternich. Held to settle issues resulting from the French Revolution. -
The Birth of Otto von Bismarck
Born in Schönhausen, a wealthy family estate situated west of Berlin in the Prussian Province of Saxony. Born to Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand von Bismarck and Wilhelmine Luise Mencken. -
Congress Of Vienna's Final Act
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Zollverein
Zollverein was a coalition of German states. Formed to mangage taxes and economic policies within German states. -
Frederick William IV is offered the throne
He succeded Frederick William III and reigned for about 21 years. Resigned on 2 January 1861. -
Frankfurt Assembly demands unity
Frankfurt Assembly begins to plan German unity. Leaders discussed the direction Germany should go in to achieve unity. -
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Economic Development
Germany made advances in much of their industries. -
William I Becomes Emperor
Kaiser William was an aid to the unification of Germany. William I and Bismarck are responsible for achieving the comple unification of Germany and the establishment of the German Empire. -
Bismarck Becomes Prime Minister
Appoitned by Willhelm in 1862. He became Prime Minister of Prussia. -
Blood and Iron Speech
Bismarck made his speech to the Budget Committee of the Prussian Chamber of Deputies. In this speech, he made emphasis on the use of blood and iron, being war. -
Declaration of war on Denmark
The Second Schleswig war was the second millitary conflict between Germany and Denmark. When Prussian troops crossed the border, war was officially declared between Germany and Denmark. -
Declaration of War on Austria
This war's result was to shift powers among German states away Austrian and towards Prussian hegemony. When Bismarck declared war on Austria, it showed how serious he was upon the unification of Germany. -
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Franco-Prussian War
A conflict between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Second French Empire. The conflict emerged due to the growing tensions of German unification. -
Bismarck drafts a constitution
Bismarck drafted the constitution which consisted of the Bundesrat upper house, and Reichstag lower house. -
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The Second Reich
The Second Reich began when Germany was consolidated in 1871. It ended when Kaiser Willhelm II abdicated and fled to the Netherlands. -
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Population Growth
Germany's population drastically increased in only 33 years. It rose from 41,000,000 people to 68,000,000 people in 1914. -
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Kulturekampf
Bismarck aims to make the Chruch less influnetial in Germany by limiting their abilities. -
Bismarck becomes Chancellor
In 1871, Bismarck was raised to the rank of Fürst (Prince). At this time he was also appointed Imperial Chancellor (Reichskanzler) of the German Empire. -
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Campaign Against Socialism
Bismarck passes laws that reject socialism. This failed, and Bismarck withdrawed the laws and attempted to woo people in the socialist party away from Socialism -
House of Krupp
A German steel company whose fame came from the production of ammunition and weapons. They were the main manufacturer of the Prussian Military. -
William II becomes Kaiser
William II succeded Frederick III. He was the last Kaiser of the German Empire. -
Bismarck's Resignation
Bismarck resigned very late in his career. William II had told him on several occasion to resign, and so Bismarck did.
