Unification of Germany

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  • Peace Treaty of Westphalia

    The Holy Roman Empire was divided into more than 300 states

  • Congress of Vienna

    Replaced the Holy Roman Empire

  • Balance of Power

    Established Five Great Powers

  • Zollverein

    Customs union that removed tariffs on products traded between German states

  • liberal revolution

    Failed but it helped create a constitutional monarchy

  • Growth

    By 1854, majority of German states involved

  • France declared war on Prussia

  • Culture Nation

    Germany as a nation-state did not exist until this

  • William I

    proclaimed Emperor of Germans at Versailles