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Frederick William IV replaced with William I
William I replaced Frederick William IV as King of Prussia -
Zollverein Created
This was a German Custums union. A map of the German confederatioin is attached. Austria, yellow, was not included in the Zollverein. -
Austrian Prussian Stalemate
The Austrians and Prussians were in a stalemate of power in the German confederation. This stalemate would be broken by the Prussians, who came out victor after expelling the Austrians from German influence -
Bismarck Chosen as Chief Minister
Bismarck led the nation with Blood and Steel. He was a determined and successful politician and achieved the total unification of Germany -
Danish War
The Prussians defeated the Danish, expelling them from disputed regions in Northern Germany -
Northern Regions join the German State
After the Austro-Prussian War, the Prussians expelled Austria from Germany. The northern German states then joined the fledgling nation. -
Bismarck Gains Support of Parliament
In 1866 Bismarck gave an olive branch to Parliament, asking for their approval of a bill giving him the right (in the past) for the budget from 1862 to 1866. This gave him the support of the Middle Class as well. -
Austro-Prussian War
The Prussians attacked and expelled the Austrians. In this way, Bismarck rid himself of Austrian influence in the German confederation. Peace terms with the Austrians were very light. -
Franco-Prussian War
France Declared war on Germany after being goaded by the Prussians led by Bismarck. The French were handidly defeated by the Prussians and Napoleon III was captured and humiliated. -
Complete Unification of Germany
After the Franco-Prussian war, Southern regions of Germany came into the fold and joined the confederation. The German nation was whole.
