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Otto von Bismarck was born in Schönhausen to a wealthy family.
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The German customs union used to stimulate trade and increase the revenues of member states. Did not include Austria.
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Russia and Austria prevent Frederick William from uniting German states "from above". Tensions grew as Austria and Prussia sought to block each other within the German Conferderation.
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Austria's exclusion from the Zollverein would be crucial to the Austro-Prussian rivarly. The Zollverein's tariffs were too low, so Austria could not bear to join.
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Inspired Prussia to induce political change and war refignment
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Middle class wanted a more mitileristic society. Wanted parliament to have full athority over the military.
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Frederick William died, so William I took the throne.
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Wilhelm I was persuaded to recall von Bismarck to Prussia, and on September 23, 1862, von Bismarck was appointed Prime Minister of Prussia.
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The Austro-Prussian War, also known as the Seven Weeks' War, began on June 14, 1866. It ended on August 23, 1866. It was fought in 1866 between the German Confederation under the leadership of the Austrian Empire and its German allies on one side and the Kingdom of Prussia with its German allies and Italy on the other.
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Bismark began the patriotic war with France to force the south German states into his arms.
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German Empire became a federal union of Prussia and 24 smaller states. Everyday business conducted by states, but there was a stong national government with a chancellor.
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Southern German states have agreed to join the German Empire. Bismarck and the German Empire imposed a harsh peace on France. Increase in patriotic feeling in Germany.
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Young, idealistic, and unstable. Eagar to rule in his own right.
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William II opposed Bismarck's attempt to renew the law outlawing the Social Democratic Party. He wanted to rule on his own. German foreign policy changed for the worst.
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