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Creation of the German Confederation
After Napoleon took over some German states, the people demanded a unified German state. At the Congress of Vienna, the German Confederation was created. This was a weak alliance led by Austria -
Bismarck's Rise to Power
Otto Von Bismarck was made prime minister by King William I. Later on, he would become chancellor and unite the German states with his "blood and iron" speech. -
Denmarko-Prussian War
Prussia teams up with Austria. They fight Denmark and win the states Schleswig and Holstein. They end up splitting the conquered land. -
Austro-Prussian War
This war lasted for only seven weeks. Prussia won by a large margin. The Prussian took over most of Northern German states. Also, the German Confederation was dissolved and was replaced by a Prussian-dominating Confederation -
Franco-Prussian War
Prussia angers Napoleon III. This leads to France declaring war on Prussia. Prussia wins. -
Creation of the German Empire
The southern German states and northern German states unify to form the German Empire. This was led by William I of Prussia. This was also the birth second Reich (empire). Also, a constitution was made along with a bipartisan legislature.
