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Frankfurt Assembly
A large group of German liberals came together to try and create a stronger, unified country. -
Frederick IV's Proclamation of 1849
The king of Prussia refused the crown of Germany because it didn't come from the Government and because he'd have to accept a constitution. -
Otto Von Bismarck's letter to Minister von Manteuffel
Bismarck wrote to Manteuffel about how if Austria annexes Germany, the Germans will have to fight for their existence. -
Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke's letter
Von Moltke wrote about how the war between Austria and Prussia began only because Prussia wanted to establish German power. -
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The Seven-Weeks War
Austria and Prussia fought a war over leadership of Germany. -
Otto von Bismarck's second document
Bismarck says that Germany didn't wound Austria as much as they could have because they wanted to be able to preserve relations with Austria. -
King Wilhelm's Imperial Proclamation
The King of Prussia accepts the throne of Germany and expresses his hopes for a lasting peace in the future.