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- 1 What war helped unify the German states together in 1870 for mutual protection?
- 2 Why was the Franco-Prussian War important?
- 3 How many German states were there?
- 4 Who led the Franco-Prussian War?
- 5 How did Germany become the world’s leading steel producer?
- 6 What industries developed in Germany in the late 19th century?
What war helped unify the German states together in 1870 for mutual protection?
The third and final act of German unification was the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, orchestrated by Bismarck to draw the western German states into alliance with the North German Confederation. With the French defeat, the German Empire was proclaimed in January 1871 in the Palace at Versailles, France.
Why was the Franco-Prussian War important?
The Franco-Prussian War 1870-71 was one of the most significant wars of the nineteenth century. It changed the balance of power in Europe and resulted in France’s relative decline, and confirmed the rise of a United Germany as the major power. The Franco-Prussian War laid the foundation for the First World War.
When did the middle class German try to unite the different regions of the German Confederation into a nation state?
1871
In the 1860s, Otto von Bismarck, then Minister President of Prussia, provoked three short, decisive wars against Denmark, Austria, and France, aligning the smaller German states behind Prussia in its defeat of France. In 1871 he unified Germany into a nation-state, forming the German Empire.
When did East Germany and West Germany unite?
October 3
31, 1990, two Germanys signed a Unification Treaty and on Oct. 1, 1990, the Allies suspended rights to Germany. On October 3, East and West Germany joined together. A new national holiday was born.
How many German states were there?
39 German states
German Confederation, organization of 39 German states, established by the Congress of Vienna in 1815 to replace the destroyed Holy Roman Empire. It was a loose political association, formed for mutual defense, with no central executive or judiciary.
Who led the Franco-Prussian War?
The army was nominally led by Napoleon III, with Marshals François Achille Bazaine and Patrice de MacMahon in command of the field armies. However, there was no previously arranged plan of campaign in place. The only campaign plan prepared between 1866 and 1870 was a defensive one.
What was the Industrial Revolution in the German Empire?
The Industrial Revolution was followed by the phase of high industrialization during the German Empire. The (catch-up) industrial revolution in Germany differed from that of the pioneering country of Great Britain in that the key industries became not the textile industry but coal production, steel production and railroad construction .
How did Germany become the centre of activity for European business?
Germany became the centre of activity for the European business community, and and Germany was able to trade with more countries since Germany had some geographical challenges that did not allow her to ship directly south, and therefore had to ship through different countries.
How did Germany become the world’s leading steel producer?
Germany became Europe’s leading steel-producing nations in the late 19th century, thanks in large part to the protection from American and British competition afforded by tariffs and cartels. The “German Steel Federation” was established in 1874.
What industries developed in Germany in the late 19th century?
A steel industry also developed and the stimulus of the coal and steel development expanded the banking and capital markets available to Germany. This helped other industries such as the chemical and electrical industries develop in the latter part of the nineteenth century.