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- The German Empire
- What was it?
- A semi-constitutional monarchy
- An emperor is elected or is established by lineage, though they are beholden to a constitution
- Conquered colonies throughout the world including in Africa (Cameroon, Namibia, and Tanzania) and Asia (German Samoa and New Guinea)
- Why was it formed?
- The German Empire was formed to unify northern and southern Germany following the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian wars
- Who formed it?
- North German Confederation supported by its southern Germany allies
- Proclaimed Wilhelm I as German Emperor in 1871
- Where was its territory?
- In central Europe (modern-day Germany)
- When did it exist?
- 1871 – Formed in Versailles, France
- 1918 – Destroyed with the abdication of the throne by William II
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