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Between 1807 and 1812, Napoleon made crutital changes in Germany when he invaded their lands. In the begginning, some Germans were okay with Napoleon. Napoloen's invasion inspired German nationalism.
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The Congress of Vienna began in 1814. It was a conference of Europpean ambassadors.
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On April 1, 1815, Otto Von Bismarck was born. He was born in Schönhausen, Germany.
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In 1834, the Economic union was created. It was created by France.
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The liberals met at the Frankfurt assembly and deicded what the political system of Germany should be. They also deicided if Germany should be republic or a monarchy.
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Federick William IV rejects the offer to have the Throne. The offer was given by "the people".
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In September 1862, Bismarck becomes the prime minister. King William made him prime minister.
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In September 1862, Bismarck becomes the chancellor. King William made him chancellor.
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In September 1862, the Blood and Iron sppech took place. It was about the unification of German territories.
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In 1864, Bismarck declared war on Denamrk. They won and then made a treaty with Austtria.
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In 1866, Bismarck declares war on Austria. Bismarck's armies defeated the Austrian empire.
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Bismarck drafted the first Constitution on December 1, 1866. It was accepted on April 16, 1867.
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The Franco Prussian War lasted from July 19, 1870 to May 10, 1871. The war unified Germany.
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The Second Reich was created in January, 1871. The Second Reich was the Hohenzollern Germany.
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The House of Krupp was an enormous industrial complex that produced steel weapons for the world market.
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The German government promoted economic development. They were determined to maintain economic strength and military power.
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From 1871 to 1914, there was a huge population growth in Germany. The population growth provided a huge whole market and a highly skilled work force.
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Bismarck subjects Roman Catholic church to state controls.
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On January 18, 1871, William I of Prussia became Emperor of Germany. He reigned until March 9, 1888.
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Bismarck created the Anti-Socialist Law. It banned all Social Democratic associations, meetings, and newspapers. Because of these new laws, 1,500 people were sentenced to more than 800 years' imprisionment.
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On June 15, 1888, William II became the Kaiser. A Kaiser is a german emperor. He ruled until November 9, 1918.
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In 1890, Bismarck resigns with having a sense of failure.
