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Austrian- Hungarian
Socialism was starting up along with factories apppearing. -
"the Sick Man Of Europe"
The Ottoman Empire began to crumble and was soon known as the "The Sick Man Of Europe" -
Congress of Vienna
In 1815 During the Congress of Vienna The Confederation of Germany was formed. -
Revolts
Nationalist in Italy revolt. -
Sardinia
The Nationalist movement moves into Sardinia. -
More Power
Victor Emmanuel II, Sardinia's constistutional monarch, tries to join other states to increase his power. -
Denied
Hapsburg's denied the wants of the nationalist. -
Count Camillo Cavour
Count Camillo Cavour is made Prime Minister by Victor Emmanuel. -
Napoleon's Help
Cavour sets up a secret alliance with Napoleon so Sardinia can have help fighting Austria. -
War
War was Provoked by Cavour with Austria. -
Death
Cavour dies. -
Bismark
Otto Von Bismark is made Prime Minister by King William I. He also gave his "blood and iron" speech. -
Austria
Bismark formed an alliance with Austria. -
New Power
After Austria was defeated Prussia became a new political power. -
Franco- Prussian War
France was humiliated after having to accept peace with Prussia. -
Reich
The second reich, or empire, is acclaimed. -
Kulturkampf
The start of Kulturkampf, Bismark wanted Catholics to put their loyalty to the state before God. -
Economic Development
A single currencey was issued for Germany, Banking was reorganized, and many German states built railroads. -
Kulturkampf
1878 was the end of Kulturkampf. Kulturkampf was never successful and the Church just became stronger. -
Successor
William II became Kaiser after his grandfather. -
William I
William I dies. -
Resignation
Kaiser William I asked Otto Von Bismark to resign. -
Denmark
Prussia and Austria fight Denmark. When they won they divided up the conquered lands of Schleswig and Holstein. -
Austiro- Prussian War
A seven week war broke out between Austria and Prussia. Prussia won and now controled many northern German states.