German Unification

By mackenziebolas
  • Napoleon invades German Lands

    Napoleon invades German Lands

    Napoleon adds new territories to his empire. He was defeated.
  • House of Krupp

    House of Krupp

    The house of Krupp began by a man named Freidreich Krupp. It began in 1810
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    Congress of Vienna

    The Congress of Vienna was created to deal with issues after French Revolutionary Wars, the Napoleonic Wars, and the end of the Holy Roman Empire. This was the most powerful leaders at the time.
  • Otto von Bismarck was born

    Otto von Bismarck was born

    Otto von Bismarck was born on April 1st in Germany.
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    Zollverein

    The Zollverein, or German Customs Union was created. This was to manage taxes and economic policies. This was a major factor in unifiying Germany.
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    Frankfurt Assembly demands unity

    This assembly was the first elected policy for all of Germany. It was part of the March Revolution. They wanted democracy.
  • William I becomes Emporer of Prussia

    William I becomes Emporer of Prussia

    William I becomes the Emporer of Prussia. After he was the Prussian Emporer, he went on to be the German emporer
  • Blood and Iron Speech

    Blood and Iron Speech

    This speech was deliever by Otto von Bismarck. The purpose of this speech was to help German unification.
  • Bismarck becomes Prime Minister

    Bismarck becomes Prime Minister

    Bismarck was appointed prime minister and leader of foreign affairs. He was one of the leader of Europes most powerful countries.
  • Bismarck declares war on Denmark

    Bismarck declares war on Denmark

    Prussia and Austria declared war on Denmark. This was an easy win for the strong countries
  • Bismarck declares war on Austria

    Bismarck declares war on Austria

    Bismarck declarecd war. This war is also know as the 7 weeks war.
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    Campaign against the Socialists

    Bismarck campaigned aagainst the Socialists. He believed they would start a revolution and ruin his plan. He passed laws about socialism.
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    Franco- Prussian war

    This war was fought between France and Prussia. The start of this war was caused by fighting over German Unification. Prussia was victorious.
  • Bismarck becomes chancellor

    Bismarck becomes chancellor

    He was Chancellor if the German Empire. He was also a military leader.
  • Second reich is created

    Second reich is created

    The second reich was created in this year, date not specified. It was after the German confederation.
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    Population Growth

    Population growth averaged 1.34%. Increased population by about 60 million.
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    Campaign against the church

    Threatened catholic churches because they felt scared. They believed the people were not devoted enoguh to the state.
  • Consitution drafted by Bismarck

    Consitution drafted by Bismarck

    Constitution of North German Confederation. Declared Bismarck leader.
  • William II becomes Kaiser

    William II becomes Kaiser

    William II succeeded his grandfather. He became a good ruler and he was memorable.
  • Bismarck resigns

    Bismarck resigns

    Bismarck steps down from his position. William II forced Bismarck to resign.