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The Unification of Germany

  • Peace Treaty of Westphalia

    The Holy Roman Empire was divided into more than 300 states
  • German Confederation

    Formed at the Congress of Vienna, replaced the Holy Roman Empire
  • Balance of Power Shifts

    balance of power established with Five Great Powers
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    Zollverein

    Customs union that removed tariffs on products traded between German states. Majority of German states were involved
  • Liberal revolution

    Failed but created a constitutional monarchy
  • Peace Treaty of Versailles

    France lost Alasce- Lorraine and had to pay Germany huge money. Small German Unity was realized