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Napoleon invades German Lands
Napoleon invades German states in hopes to take control of them for France. He broke them up in to small annexes that were controlled by France -
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Congress of Vienna
A confrence of ambassadors of European states. The Congress of Vienna denied Otto Von Bismarks request to unify the German states. This is Because the goal of the Congress was to restore Europe to pre Napoleon times and yo unify Germany would not follow this initial purpose of the Congress of Vienna. -
Otto von Bismark born
Otto von Bismark was born into a rich noble family and he was also the key to German Unification -
Zollverein
Economic Union created to disove traffic barriers between german states. -
Frederick William IV is if offered the Throne
People offer Throne to Frederick Willaim IV. William refuses because he will not take advice from those of the lower class -
Frankfurt Assembly Demands Unity
the Frankfurt Assmebly wants Germany to unite and they offer the throne to Frederick William IV -
Blood and iron speech
Bismark made policies to build a unified strong whole Germany. He proclaimed that he would get what he wanted or he would take it by force. -
Bismark Declares war On Denmark
after forming an Alliance with Austria in 1864, Austria and Germany took the Provinces Schleswig and Holstein -
Bismark declares war on Austria
Bismark made it so Austira would attack Bismark so that he would not look life the bad guy in thiis situation, turning on his former Alliance. After 7 weeks, Bismarck won and seized most of Austria and other Northern Provinces -
William I of Prussia Becomes Emperor
William I was persuaded by the North GErman Confederation to become the Emeror of the German empire. -
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Campaign against Socialists
Socialist wanted change for workers, Bismrk feared that this want in change would spark a revolution against him. He then made laws banning Socialist newspapers and articles. This backfired and the Socialists grouped joined together so then Bismark gave in fearing revolution giving working class benefits such as accident care health care retirement nenefits. This set standard for other countries in Europe -
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Franco- Prussian War
Bismarck tricked Napoleon into attacking Germany. The French army was weak and stood no chance against Bismarks German army, Napoleon shortly surrendered -
Bismark becomes Chancelor
William 1 appoints Otto Von Bismark as Chancelor only to be seconed by William himself -
Second Reich Is Created
William I becomes Emperor of German Empire seconded by his Chancelor Otto Von Bismark. And this begins the Second Reich -
House of Krupp
Metal company Krupp sells weapons worldwide. -
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Population Growth
German population increases heavily, by 25 million, also accompanied by increasingly developed industry. -
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KultureKampf
Bismark believes that the people of the church are putting the church before himslef. Thsi is not Realpolitik so Bismarck is angry and protest. he passes laws to limmit the catholic churches power. Laws backfire and Catholic church rallies against him. Bismark then gives up and tries to make peace -
Bsimarck Drafts a Constitution
Bismark created a two house legislature.The legisature has two parts to it, a upper house and a lower house.The upper house is know as the Bundestrat wich was appointed by the rulers of the German states. The lower house know as te Reichstag was elected by everyday male voters, the Bundestrat could veto decisions that the Reichstag had so that the power was still with the Chancellor and the Emperor. -
William II becomes Kaiser
The last German emperor, dismissed Bismark in 1890 fearing he was gaining to much power. -
Bismark resigns
Wiiliam II dismisses Bismark from tthe Chnacelor possion fearing that Bismark was gaining to much power. Instead of fighting, bismark in the ultimate contribution to Realpolitik he reigns respectfully.
