The document provides a timeline of key events in Germany from 1815-1914. It discusses Prussia and Austria's expansion through military victories over Denmark and France with the help of their alliance. Otto von Bismarck was the influential prime minister who lied about an insult from France to provoke a war and further strengthen Prussia's power in Germany. The government of Germany during this period was a monarchy ruled by a king.

1. Germany (Prussia and
Austria too)
By Jada Jones

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)

6. Government?
•Monarchy, when you are
ruled by a King or Queen
•Is a section of Autocracy,
or they are ruled by one
leader

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