Unification of Germany

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    German Confederation

    Germany used to be small states called German Confederation which was dominated by Austria. 1860 Austria was challenged by Prussia for the German Confederation.

  • The Zollverein

    An agreement set up by Prussia and the North German states to reduce custom duties between them.
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    The Frankfurt Parliament

    Session held for freely elected parliament for all of Germany.

  • Prussia Controlling Berlin

    The Prussian army took control of Berlin and the King dissolved the Frankfurt Parliamment.

  • Otto Van Bismarck

    Otto Van Bismarck was appointed Chancellor of Prussia by King William I.

  • Seven Weeks' War

    Arguement about the administration of Schleswig-Holstein led to war breaking out between Prussia and Austria.
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    Franco Prussian War

    France declared war on Prussia after frusturated by Prussian candidate for the vacant throne of Spain.