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Frankfurt Assembly
The assembly in Frankfurt was a meeting of Prussia, Austria, and all the German states to discuss the creation of a unified German nation. -
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The Danish War
War between Prussia/Austria and Denmarck. The end result was Prussia recieving Schleswig and Austira recieving Holstein. -
Treaty of Gastein
agreement between Austria and Prussia after their seizure of the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein from Denmark. -
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Austro-Purssian War
Also known as The Seven Weeks' War, it was a war between Austria and Prussia where they fought over the two provinces, Schleswig and Holstein. Prussia defeated Austria at Koniggratz -
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Franco-Prussian War
This was a war between France and Prussia. The result of it was Prussia winning and the unification of Germany -
Pseudo-Constitutional Absolutism
Also known as the Bismarckian compromise. It mixed conservative politics and economic liberalism. Written mostly by Bismarck, it intended to enhance the role and power of Prussia, and was not a foundational document for future constitutional development. It was illogical and filled with contradictions. -
Treaty of Frankfurt
Was the peace treaty signed to end the Franco-Prussian War. In its provisions, Alsace, northern Lorraine, and the city of Metz were ceded to Germany. (After the final formation of the German Empire, Alsace-Lorraine became a common province of the empire.) Also, France had to pay 5 million francs in war indemnity. German troops occupied central and southern Lorraine until the indemnity was paid. -
Germany was Unified
After about 30 years, Germany was finally a unified nation. -
Bismarck's Resignation
King William II forced Otto von Bismarck to resign from his title due to his "complicated alliances" and all the negative effects he had on the second empire.
