Prussia, German unification, Austria, France, Confederation of North Germany, Franco Prussian War, Bismarck, Schleswig, Holstein, German Confederation
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The process of German unification under Prussia's leadership from 1849 to 1871, including key events and conflicts with Austria and France.
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[...] On also has a national mobilisation germanophobe. The 2 September 1870: battle of Sedan lost by France. This is not the end of the conflict. The 28 January 1871: capitulation of the national defense government. The the Treaty of Frankfurt (of peace) is signed on the 10 May 1871. The sanctions are quite violent : war indemnities of 5 million francs + annexation of Alsace-Moselle including 1.6 million inhabitants. They have the the right to adopt France, it is what 160,000 people do (Nancy, Belfort). [...]
[...] They lay down flags questions in the 19th century. In 1852, on their accords an autonomy. They do not belong to Denmark or the Confederation. To the end of the years 1860, the dynastic question permits toutiliser les aspirations. In 1863, there is a new Danish king and we claims the duchies for Denmark. The the duchies want their independence in the face of this last one. The Prussia and theAustria will go put together (this which is rare) for struggle against the will of independence of the duchies. [...]
[...] Austria is in a a difficult position and is not entitled to ask for anything. Peace of Prague on 23 August 1866. The Prussia goes annex other territories. Then, one has two camps who confront each other states are in agreement to go towards a unification around Prussia = Confederation of North Germany; and the states of the South put themselves with Austria. The Basel Country is the only one to remain neutral. In Prussia, there is a debate around the function of the assembly. [...]
[...] This leads to the dismissal of Manteuffel (minister-president of Prussia). In 1861 : William I becomes king of Prussia. William I became suscited powers by the deputies. When he came to power, he disappointed the liberals. He shows [...]
[...] The majority is made up of national liberals = party of progress, grand supporters of Bismarck. The constitutional text of the Confederation of the North of 1he July 1867 was written by the latter. It still holds a federal dimension, with a council representing all states. The King of Prussia is the hereditary president of the Confederation of North Germany which took place in July 1867. On installs the half of the parliamentary clause car the chancellor becomes responsible before the king and parliament. [...]
