Unification of germany

By evierourke96

  • German Act of Confederation

    39 states were restored tocreate balance and to protect them from invasion. Austria and Prussia were the largest states, the representatives of each state were chosen by the royal family.
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    the Pressures for Change

    Rise in nationalism, interest in the creation of a new German nation based on the true Volkgeist of the German people. pressure caused by the backward nature of the industry.

  • Prussian Customs Union

    Prussian Customs Union created, abolishing internal tariffs in Prussia and allowing her to develop her economy.
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    Prussian Economy Grows

  • Zollverein created

    removal of customs barriers in order to make it easier to trade. This excludes Austria which allowed Prussia to dominate the german states economically. 18 states involved.

  • Zollverein has 25 states

  • food prices and unemployment increase

    due to crop failure
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    protests across german states

    because of rising food prices and food prices rising.

  • Frankfurt Parliament in session

    596 liberals elected from the German Confederation meet to plan a constitution for a unified Germany.

  • Frederick rejects the crown

  • Frankfurt Parliament ends.

  • Prussia backs down

    Russians support Austria, and Prussia is forced to back down from the Erhurt Union Plan.

  • Austria lured into war

    Lured into war with Sardinia and France.

  • Bismarck Made Chancellor of Prussia

    he begins to build up a stronger army. Prussia is stilll strong with the Zollverein.

  • Denmark breaks the Treaty of London

    the King of Denmark tries to unite the provinces Schleswig and Holstein, this breaks the treaty which entitles Denmark to protection from the powers.
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    Austria and Prussia fight Denmark

    forces win, the provinces are shared at the Convention of Gastein. Prussia takes schleswig and Austria takes Holstein.

  • 7 Weeks War

    Tensions between Prussia and Austria rise, war breaks out. Everyone thinks that Austria will win, but they lose. the Treaty of Prague leads to Austria losing their influence in the German states. Prussia anexes them into one federation.

  • The Ems Telegram is published.

    The Ems Telegram is published, edited by Bismarck to look as if King Wilhelm was rude to the French Ambassador whilst discussing the Spanish throne issue.

  • War with France Ends

    France signs an Armistice ending the war.