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Napoleon Invades German Lands
Napoleon wanted world domination so he split some of the German lands so that they would be under Austrian rule. -
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Congress of Vienna
Representitives from all over Europe all met together in hopes to turn back the clock trying to forget the past. -
Otto von Birsmarck birth
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Zollverein
It began in 1834. It happened between 39 German states. It was created to help increase trade between the states. -
Frankfurt Assembly demands unity
During this assembly the consttution was written about liberal and nationalist movements. The constitution provided foundation for the basic rights. -
Frederick William IV is offered the Throne
He was offered the throne by the Frankfurt Assembly. At first he didn't support the unification, but soon after he accepted it -
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Economic Development
Germany had a lot of resources such as coal and iron. They had many advances in chemial and electrical industries. They had steel factories and companies for optics. -
Blood and Iron speech
A talk to make the German states to unify by using military forces. Was given by Otto von Bismarck to all the German states. -
Bismarck becomes prime minister
He became the prime minister of Prussia. He learned about foreign policy of other countries while being in power. -
Bismarck Declares War on Denmark
He wants war on Denmark as a part of the German Unification. Bismarck wants to take over Holstein, Lauenburg, and Schleswig, -
Bismarck Declares War on Austria
During this time Austria had control of many countries. Bismarck wanted to go to war with Austria so if he won he would have control of all those countries -
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Campaign against the Socialists
Marxists created the Social Democratic Party to improve working class condidions. The working class unified together to support the socialists cause. There were laws about health, accident, and old age insurance. -
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Franco Prussian War
Was fought between France and Prussia. Prussia had on their side other countries in the North German Confederation. This occured from tension about German unification -
Bismarck Becomes Chancellor
Was chancellor when all of the German states first became united. He was also the first chancellor of Germany. -
Second Reich is created
The Second Reich was an empire that was in Germany that was created by Otto von Bismarck. This happened during the unification period. -
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Population Growth
In 1871 the population grew up to 41 million people. In 1914 the population was then up to 67 million people. As the population grew so did the work force. -
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Campaign against the church (Kulturekampf)
Kulturekampf was created to reduce the power that is given to the roman catholic church. Started by Bismarck -
William I of Prussia becomes Emperor
William I becomes the German Emperor in 1871 and with it takes Kaiser as a title. -
Constitution drafted by Bismarck
The constitution was written in 1867, but it wasn't in effect until 1871. It listed the basic law of the German Empire. -
House of Krupp
The manufacturer for the Prussian military. Also, they produced ammunition and armaments. -
William II becomes Kaiser
Believed that his right to rule came from God. Created social welfare to help out certain groups of people. -
Bismarck Resigns
When William II became Kaiser is when Bismarck wanted to resign. Bismarck resigned because William II wanted all power.
