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Napoleon invades German Lands
Between 1807 and 1812, Napoleon made crutital changes in Germany when he invaded their lands. In the begginning, some Germans were okay with Napoleon. Napoloen's invasion inspired German nationalism. -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna began in 1814. It was a conference of Europpean ambassadors. -
Otto Von Bismarck birth
On April 1, 1815, Otto Von Bismarck was born. He was born in Schönhausen, Germany. -
Zollverein
In 1834, the Economic union was created. It was created by France. -
Frankfurt Assembly Demands Unity
The liberals met at the Frankfurt assembly and deicded what the political system of Germany should be. They also deicided if Germany should be republic or a monarchy. -
Federick William IV is Offered the Throne
Federick William IV rejects the offer to have the Throne. The offer was given by "the people". -
Bismarck becomes Prime Minister
In September 1862, Bismarck becomes the prime minister. King William made him prime minister. -
Bismarck becomes Chancellor
In September 1862, Bismarck becomes the chancellor. King William made him chancellor. -
Blood and Iron Speech
In September 1862, the Blood and Iron sppech took place. It was about the unification of German territories. -
Bismarck Declares War on Denmark
In 1864, Bismarck declared war on Denamrk. They won and then made a treaty with Austtria. -
Bismarck Declares War on Austria
In 1866, Bismarck declares war on Austria. Bismarck's armies defeated the Austrian empire. -
Constitution Drafted by Bismarck
Bismarck drafted the first Constitution on December 1, 1866. It was accepted on April 16, 1867. -
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Franco Prussian War
The Franco Prussian War lasted from July 19, 1870 to May 10, 1871. The war unified Germany. -
Second Reich is Created
The Second Reich was created in January, 1871. The Second Reich was the Hohenzollern Germany. -
House of Krupp
The House of Krupp was an enormous industrial complex that produced steel weapons for the world market. -
Economic Development
The German government promoted economic development. They were determined to maintain economic strength and military power. -
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Population Growth in Germany
From 1871 to 1914, there was a huge population growth in Germany. The population growth provided a huge whole market and a highly skilled work force. -
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Campaign Against the Church (Kulturekampf)
Bismarck subjects Roman Catholic church to state controls. -
William I of Prussia becomes Emperor
On January 18, 1871, William I of Prussia became Emperor of Germany. He reigned until March 9, 1888. -
Campaign against the Socialists
Bismarck created the Anti-Socialist Law. It banned all Social Democratic associations, meetings, and newspapers. Because of these new laws, 1,500 people were sentenced to more than 800 years' imprisionment. -
William II Becomes Kaiser
On June 15, 1888, William II became the Kaiser. A Kaiser is a german emperor. He ruled until November 9, 1918. -
Bismarck Resigns
In 1890, Bismarck resigns with having a sense of failure.
