The Unification of Germany

Napoleon invades German Lands

Period: Dec 11, 1806 to Dec 11, 1812

In this time Napoleon invaded Germany and changed many things such as freeing the serfs, making trade easier,

Congress of Vienna

Period: Sep 21, 1814 to Jun 21, 1815

European embassadors meet in Vienna to discuss long term peace in Europe.

Otto Von Bismarck's Birth

Apr 1, 1815

Otto Von Bismark was a Prussian polotician who assumed control of Germany.

Bismarck becomes Chancellor

Dec 21, 1817

Zollverein

Jan 1, 1834

A coalition of German territories formed to manage economic policies.

Frederick William IV is offered the Throne

Dec 21, 1849

William I of Prussia becomes Emperor

Jan 2, 1861

Bismarck becomes prime minister

Dec 21, 1862

Blood and Iron speech

Dec 21, 1864

Speech given by Bismark

Bismarck declares war on Austria

Jun 14, 1866

Constitution drafted by Bismarck

Apr 16, 1867

Franco Prussian War

Period: Jul 19, 1870 to May 10, 1871

Bismarck resigns

Period: Mar 21, 1871 to Mar 20, 1890

Population growth 1871-1914

Period: Dec 21, 1871 to Dec 21, 1914

Campaign against the church (Kulturekampf)

Period: Dec 21, 1871 to Dec 21, 1878

Campaign against the Socialists

Oct 21, 1878

William II becomes Kaiser

Jun 15, 1888