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Napolean Annexes land along the Rhine River. During this time Napolean disrupted the Holy Roman Empire and organized the German States. Not all citizens agreed with the annexing of these lands.
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The members at the meeting demanded a united Germany. They offered the tr\hrown to Fredrick Willaiams the fourth of Prussia but he rejected.
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Large Companies and Railroads flourish in this decade,
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Bismark attacks Austria for virtually no reason. The war lasted seven weeks. Prussia wins the war and annexes several northern states.
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Peace of Prague is signed ending franco-prussian war.
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France vs. Prussia. France surrendors within a few weeks.
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German population is 67 million in 1914.
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Germany is unified! Princes gather at Versailles.
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Bismarck believes the church has too much power.
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He becomes Chancellor and united Germany within ten years. He also built a stronger army. He later led them into three wars.
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Family owned steel company expands and fourishes after Franco-Prussian war. This company will later supply Adolf Hitler's army,
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House of Krupp employs over 50,000 workers.
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Stock market crashes. Whole world is in depression
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Alliance is formed between Germany and Austria Hungary.
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Health insurance is now available to Germans
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After nearly twenty years Bismark resigns.
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Bismarck dies and leaves a legacy.
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Democratic party wins more seats in office. Led by Fredrich Ebert.
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German population reaches 67 million
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William I is the emperor of Germany
