Germany Timeline

By MasonsbetterthanLenny
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    German Confederation

    Collection of smaller states known as the German Confederation, owned mostly by Austria. Later, Prussia began to take over some of the smaller states.
  • Riots

    Riots

  • Wilhelm I succeeded Frederick William to the Throne

  • Bismark is appointed chancellor of Prussia

    Bismark is appointed chancellor of Prussia

    Kam Chancellor

  • Austrians and Prussians took shared control of Denmark

  • Arguments led to war between Austria and Prussia, Prussia wins

    Prussia won after six weeks, leading to them taking control of most states in Germany.

  • France declares war on Prussia

    Prussia defeats France, as a result Wilhelm is Crowned emperor of Germany.