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Franco-Prussian War
The main cause of this war was driven by France's fear. The French feared that Prussia and Spain would soon overpower them. Bismarck decided to publish a startling interview that pushed France into declaring war.
After the war, the government was threatened and for a little while radicals created their own government called the Paris commune.The Paris commune did not last long and it was quickly shut down. Lastly, the French were forced to pay the costs of the damage and German occupation.
Clara Barton distributed medical supplies during the outbreak of the war. She also founded the American Red Cross which helps those in need during wartime and natural disasters.
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The Franco-Prussian War lasted from July 19, 1870 to May 10, 1871.
Major parts of this war were fought in France. More specially,Paris, Metz and Sedan were important battles occurred.
Austro-Prussian War
One cause of this war was Bismarck and his idea to try and unite Germany while under Prussian rule. This caused conflict among the nations and Austria declared war.
Bismarck wanted to make peace with the Austrians.Prussia decided to not take any Austrian land which helped them form an alliance later in history. After the war, Prussia still had major control over Germany.
Key people: When Otto Von Bismarck became prime minister the new policies he created caused conflict leading up to war. By the end of the war, Otto von Bismarck just wanted to have a peace treaty.
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This war was only seven weeks long. The Austro-Prussian War began in 1866 and ended on August 23, 1866.
A large portion of the fighting occurred in Bohemia. Saxony was also involved unlike most German lands that were not war grounds.
Schleswig Wars
The main cause of the Schleswig Wars was King Fredrick VI of Denmark death. this caused chaos and their was uncertainty within Schleswig and who would control the land within it.
Denmark surrendered to the Prussians. Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg were known territory that belonged to Prussia. Denmark lost most territory after the war.
Leonhard, count von Blumenthal was a Prussian marshal involved in the wars. Leonhard, count von Blumenthal was the chief of staff of the third army in the Schleswig wars.
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This war began on February 1, 1864 and ended on October 30, 1864.
This war battles mostly took place in Denmark. The war was fought between Denmark against Prussia and the Austrian empire.
Otto Von Bismarck
Otto was born in April 1, 1815 and died on July 30 1898. In 1849, he was elected to be the Prussian Chamber of deputies.
Otto Von Bismarck was born in Prussia. His mother encouraged him from a young age to study law. Otto met his wife while living an ordinary in Prussia. Soon after, he had a religious conversion. Otto moved to Paris and became an ambassador. Throughout the years, Bismarck had proved himself as a military and political leader. Until his death, he wrote reviews and comments about his successors.
During Otto Von Bismarck's lifetime he had been included in three successful wars. After these wars, Otto made a goal for peace and calm.
Bismarck is mostly remembered for his accomplishments within the Prussian Empire. When he first became ambassador, the empire was weak. Over the years, he helped the Prussian empire develop into a global superpower.He upgraded Prussia's military and industrial power and control.
Otto von Bismarck originated from Prussia and spent the majority of his life there. He died in Friedrichsruh near Hamburg. His father was an estate owner and his mother came from a wealthy family.
Otto Von Bismarck held many positions. These include chancellor, Foreign Minister, federal Diet and Chamber of Deputies all within the Prussian empire. Otto held these titles from 1849 to 1890.