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Democratic revolutions broke out over Europe
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A combined French Saridian army won two quick victories against Austria.
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A small army of Italian nationalist, led by Giuseppe Garibaldi captured Sicily
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A plebiscite determined the incorporation into the kingdom of Sardinia of the states of Parma, Modena, and Tuscany.
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A parliament of all Italy except Rome and Venetia agreed on Unifying Italy with Victor Emmanuel
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An alliance between Austria and Prussia
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Italy joined Prussia in a war against Austria
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War against Denmark to win two borders: Schleswig and Holstein
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Seven weeks War:
Bismarck border conflicts with Austria over Schleswig and Holstein -
Prussia take control of northern Germany
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A few Southern German states remained independent of Prussia.
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French troops withdrew from Rome so they could be used to defend France against Prussia
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The Franco- Prussian War
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Wilhelm, I is crowned at the Palace of Versailles
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Austria declared war on Prussia because of the tension
