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Downfall of Napoleon I
The Downfall of Napoleon I was one of the main leading causes of the unification of Germany. Germany was under control of Napoleon for so long that nationalism start spreading not only from Germany, but also throughout
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Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna (positive) was created after Napoleon fell to compensate other countries for their losses. After Congress of Vienna gave land to Prussia, nationalism and revenge for Napoleon stirred the possibility of uniting Germany. -
German Confederation
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The German Confederation was formed after the Congress of Vienna and it united German states for a brief time period. It became independent because although unity was subtle German states worked together econmically. They had their own regulations. -
Zollverein
The Zollverein was created to lower tariffs, to organized trade, and to improved transportation among German states. -
The Rise of Otto von Bismarck
Otto von Bismarck
had a goal of uniting Germany with Prussia in total power. Because of this goal, wars were fought and conflict rose in order to used other nations to unite Germany. This is positive because Bismark was a hero of German nationalism. -
Danish War
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Germany fought Denmark in order to gain territory. Prussia and Austria allied to defeat Denmark. The Danish were defeated on 13 March 1864. -
The Seven Weeks' War
The Seven Weeks' War, also known as the Austrio-Prussian War, was fought for the downfall of Austrian power. It's possitive because Prussia gain more land and Austria became weaker. -
Prussian Indemnity Bill
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The bill was written by Otto von Bismarck to legalize buggets in Germany. This is positive because it would later increase Germany's wealth and position of power. -
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War was started by Bismarck to loosen the French influence over Germany.
