2. Time Line 1815-1914
1815~ Congress of Vienna
(Peace Treaty was signed) 99
years of peace begins
1815~ Formation of the German
Confederation
1848~ Berlin rioters forced a
constitutional convention to
make a liberal constitution
1861~ Wilhelm I succeeded
Frederick William for the throne
1864~ Prussia and Austria
became an alliance and won two
provinces from Denmark
1866~ seven weeks war
1871~ King Wilhelm I was
crowned “Kaiser” (emperor)
1914~ 99 years of peace ends
3. Enemies
France
Declared war on Prussia in
1870
Prussia used France to make
them look stronger when
defeating them in battle
Denmark
Prussia expanded into
Denmark in 1864
The expansion was possible
with help from Austria
4. Allies
Austria
Was a constant ally and
would help gain territory
from Denmark
Prussia
Basically ruled over
Germany as an empire
5. Influential
Leader
• Was the Prime Minister
• He lied and said the French
Ambassador had insulted the
Prussian King
• He caused the war against the
French to make their empire
look strong to Germany
Otto Von Bismarck
(April 1st, 1815– July 30th, 1898)
7. To Gain Power…
Prussia, Austria, and Germany
would constantly gain power
against other countries by winning
in battle
When they won in battle they
would gain territory, prisoners, and
wealth