Steps Toward German Unification
This flashcard set tracks the key political, economic, and military events that led to the unification of Germany, beginning with the 1815 Vienna Settlement and ending with the 1870 Ems Telegram. It includes major turning points such as the Zollverein's creation, the 1848 revolution, Schleswig-Holstein, and Bismarck's rise—ideal for students studying 19th-century European nationalism and German unification.
When was the Vienna Settlement and what was its impact on Germany?
1815
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When was the Vienna Settlement and what was its impact on Germany?
1815
When was the Zollverein founded? How did it pave the way for Unification?
1834
When was the failed national revolution in Germany?
1848
When was Bismarck appointed Minister President of Prussia and what was the first thing he did?
Failed to get the Army Bill passed, executes it anyway.
When was the Schleswig-Holstein affair? Why was it significant?
1863-5
When was the Treaty of Vienna? What were the terms?
1864
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| Term | Definition |
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When was the Vienna Settlement and what was its impact on Germany? | 1815 |
When was the Zollverein founded? How did it pave the way for Unification? | 1834 |
When was the failed national revolution in Germany? | 1848 |
When was Bismarck appointed Minister President of Prussia and what was the first thing he did? |
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When was the Schleswig-Holstein affair? Why was it significant? | 1863-5 |
When was the Treaty of Vienna? What were the terms? |
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When was the Seven Week’s War? What were the most significant battles? |
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When was the North German Confederation established? When was the vote? | 1866 |
When was the Luxembourg affair? What was its significance? | 1866-7 |
When was the Hohenzollern candidature crisis? What was its significance? | 1869-70 |
When was the Ems telegram received? What was its significance? | 1870 |
When was the Franco Prussian War? | 1870-1 |
When was the German Empire (The Second Reich) established? | 1871 |