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German Unification
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Austro-Prussia Wars
Causes: Prussia wanted to take control of the German Unification in 1866. It was also called the Seven Weeks War
Outcomes: The result of the war was Prussia becomes the dominating state in 1866 after 7 weeks. There was a significant change in power and Prussia dominated the German unification movement. Prussia’s victory in the war enabled it to organize the North German Confederation.
Key People: Otto von Bismark: A man who was the principal agent under Prussia's Hohenzollern dynasty in the 1866 campaign.
Count Helmuth von Moltke and Count Albrecht von Roon: they both dealt with the diplomatic exchanges until the actually war/battles started in June.
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Location: The War took place in Germany, Italy, but mostly in Bohemia because of struggling diplomatic relations.
Otto Von Bismarck
Dates: April 1, 1815 to July 30, 1898
Background: Otto was born into an aristocratic family. His father was a fifth-generation Junker which would come back later into his life. He was educated in Berlin and would later get involved as a delegate to the new Prussian parliament.
Impact: Known for his impact of creating the German Empire in 1871. Bismarck was an outstanding diplomat and strong-willed leader. He navigated the German states to become a united empire and a major power in Europe.
Origins: Bismarck was born into the kingdom of Prussia. His family was very involved with civil services and academics as well. His mother, Wilhelmine Mencken, came from an educated bourgeois family. He then studied law at the University of Göttingen but then eventually joined the Prussian civil service.
Positions Held: "The Iron Chancellor", Otto von Bismarck served as prime minister of Prussia (1862–73, 1873–90), founder and first chancellor (1871–90) of the German Empire.
Legacy: Bismarck turned Germany into a major European power after starting and winning the wars mentioned on the other parts of the He gave Europe a phase of peace for over 40 years and was known as a powerful diplomat while doing so.
Franco-Prussian War
Causes: The rising power of Germany was one of the major reasons for the Franco-German rivalry. Bismarck goaded the French into declaring war by altering a telegram sent by William I. The French ambassador met with Prussian king, Wilhelm I and demanded Wilhelm promise no Hohenzollern would ever sit on the Spanish throne.
Outcomes: The main outcome of this war is German states led by Prussia defeating France. It changed the balance of power in Europe and eventually Germany would slowly take over. It established both the German Empire and the French Third Republic.
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Dates: Jul 19, 1870 – May 10, 1871
Key People: Prince Leopold of Prussia was persuaded by others to take the throne of Spain. Leopold’s candidacy was withdrawn under French diplomatic pressure.
Prussian King William I did not want to give up to the French ambassador’s demands for Lepold's candicacy.