The unification of Germany and Italy By KittyKouhai Feb 1, 1815 Congress of Vienna created the german Confederation. Feb 1, 1834 Zollverein creaded- a customs union that allowed Prussia to dominate economically Nov 1, 1848 Frederick Wilhelm IV rejected the revolutions and gets his control back on Berlin Jun 1, 1849 Frankfurt parliament ends. Jun 7, 1849 Prussia proposed leading a german Union, excluding Austria. May 1, 1851 the german Confederation is re-established. Sep 24, 1861 Wilhelm I becomes King of Prussia Sep 24, 1862 Otto von Bismark made Chacellor of Prussia Sep 24, 1863 The king of denmark died and gave prussia the opening it needed to gain back german land. Jan 24, 1864 Austria and prussia both go to war against denmark Jul 24, 1864 Denmark surrenders Jun 24, 1866 Seven Weeks War between Austria and Prussia. Jul 3, 1866 Austria badly defeated by prussia at the battle of Sadowa Jul 19, 1870 France declares war- Franco-prussian war begins Sep 1, 1870 french defeated by the prussians at the battle of sedan, napoleon III captured Oct 24, 1870 French Army Surrenders at Metz
