Deutsches reich (1871 1918) en

Road to German Unification

By Rauch_WH
  • Frankfurt Assembly

    Frankfurt Assembly

    Call for German Unification. Prussia wanted to unify the German states.
  • Refusal King of Prussia

    Refusal King of Prussia

    The King of Prussia refuses to accept the crown of Germany. There will be a war with Austria in the near future. The way the war will be fought will be with "Blood (War) and Iron (Industrialization)."
  • Austro-Prussian War

    Austro-Prussian War

    Prussia fought the war with Austria for power. War lasted 7 weeks.
  • Bismark on Austria

    Bismark on Austria

    Does not want Austria to desire revenge against Germany.
  • Franco-Prussian War

    Franco-Prussian War

    Bismarck changed text in a letter. Insulted France. France declared war. North and South unite. Final stage of unification.
  • Proclamation

    Proclamation

    New leader of Germany Kaiser Wilhelm I. Germany is united.