German Unification
Definition
German Unification was the process by which the numerous states of Germany came together under one central government in 1871 with Prussia as its leading state.
Related terms
Otto von Bismarck: He was a Prussian statesman who masterminded German unification - he’s like the team captain who suggested everyone should play together.
Franco-Prussian War (1870-71): The final war that led to unification; think of it as the final boss battle before winning the video game.
Kaiser Wilhelm I: The first Kaiser (Emperor) of unified Germany; he would be like being awarded MVP after winning that big game.
"German Unification" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP European History
AP Human Geography
Study guides (2)
AP World History: Modern - 5.2 Nationalism and Revolutions from 1750-1900
AP World History: Modern - 5.4 Industrialization Spreads, 1750 to 1900
Practice Questions (2)
What was one key difference between Italian Unification and German Unification during this period?
How did German unification (1871) influence international immigration patterns?
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