The document outlines the key events of German unification under Otto von Bismarck from 1862 to 1871, including several wars that expanded Prussian territory. It notes that William I appointed Otto von Bismarck as Prime Minister in 1862. Bismarck then led Prussia in the Austro-Prussian War, Franco-Prussian War, and other conflicts to defeat opponents and crown William I as Emperor of a unified German state.

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Sunday, March 17, 13

2. German Unification
Otto von
Bismarck
Minister/Chancellor of
Prussia (Germany), 1862-1890
Sunday, March 17, 13

3. German Unification
Otto von
Bismarck
Minister/Chancellor of
Prussia (Germany), 1862-1890
Sunday, March 17, 13

4. 1. Austro-Prussian War
2. King William I appoints Otto von
Bismarck as Prime Minister.
3. Franco-Prussian War
4. Frankfurt Assembly tried to
achieve the creation of a liberal
German state.
5. Prussian army captures French
Emperor, Napoleon III
6. William I is crowned Emperor of the Second German Empire in the
palace of Versailles (ceremonial venue)
7. Otto von Bismarck governs Prussia with the approval of the king and
parliament, increasing the size of the Prussian army.
8. Danish-Prussian War
9. Prussia governs the territory of Schleswig, Austria governs Holstein
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1. Austro-Prussian War
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3. Franco-Prussian War
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Emperor, Napoleon III
6. William I is crowned Emperor of the Second German Empire in the
palace of Versailles (ceremonial venue)
7. Otto von Bismarck governs Prussia with the approval of the king and
parliament, increasing the size of the Prussian army.
8. Danish-Prussian War
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6. William I is crowned Emperor of the Second German Empire in the
palace of Versailles (ceremonial venue)
7. Otto von Bismarck governs Prussia with the approval of the king and
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