German Unification Kate D 2A By chinmusicfortheunsuspectinghero Jun 8, 1815 German Confederation formed Jan 1, 1834 Zollverein was formed. Prussian led economic union Jan 1, 1848 Revolutions of 1848 Mar 24, 1848 Berlin rioters get liberal constitution May 18, 1848 Frankfurt Assembly reinforced the concept of a united Germany May 18, 1848 Frankfurt assembly meets: proposes plan for German Unification Period: May 18, 1848 to May 31, 1849 Frankfurt assembly meets: proposes plan for German Unification Jan 2, 1861 Frederick William died and William ascended the throne as William I of Prussia Sep 1, 1862 Otto von Bismarck became prime minister Aug 1, 1863 Bismarck solidifies Prussia’s alliance with Russia Mar 6, 1864 Austrian-Prussian invasion of Schleswig-Holstein led to the end of Danish control in these areas Jan 22, 1866 German confederation dissolved and North German Confederation was formed Period: Jun 15, 1866 to Aug 23, 1866 Seven Weeks War broke out between Prussia and Austria Jan 1, 1871 Constitution of the North-German Confederation is reformed into a constitution for the German Empire Jan 18, 1871 The Prussian King becomes Emperor William I of Germany
