Chapter 25.2 The Unification of Germany Sam Wison

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  • William I became king of Prussia

    William I became king of Prussia
    William I was king of Prussia starting in 1861. German unification was one of his main goals. He was king of the leading German state at the time.

  • Otto von Bismark was appointed head to Prussian cabinet

    Otto von Bismark was appointed head to Prussian cabinet
    William I appointed Otto von Bismark head of the Prussian cabinet.Bismark then built Prussia's amry into a much more powerful army.He opposed democracy and parliament ideas.

  • The Danish War

    The Danish War
    Prussia and Austria declared war on Denmark. It was right after Denmark refused to revoke the new Danish constitution. Denmark surrendered after three months of fighting.

  • The Seven Weeks' War

    The Seven Weeks' War
    Otto von Bismark bugged Austria to declare war on Prussia. Prussia defeated Austria in seven weeks. The war was ended by the Treaty of Prague.

  • The Franco-Prussian War

    The Franco-Prussian War
    France delcared war on Prussia in 1870. This was all because of a published telegram. Paris surrendered in 1871. Most of France was then controlled by Germany.