Germany was unified in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War. In 1806, Napoleon created a French puppet state called the Confederation of the Rhine after defeating Austria at Austerlitz. The Franco-Prussian War from 1870 to 1871 led to the unification of Germany, creating a new German nation state.

1. The unification of Germany
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Jan 1, 1806
Confederation of tbe Rhine
French puppet state created after Napoleon defeated Austrians in Austerlitz.
Jan 1, 1870 Dec 31, 1871
Franco-Prussian War
This conflict...
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