The events of the reunification of Germany in the correct order:
“Jan 1, 1830
Zolleverin
Prussia created an economic union called the Zolleverein. And this took off many tarrifs off of German States. Also, Zolleverin brought some unity to German States.
Jan 1, 1848
Liberals Meeting
Liberala demand German political unity during the Frankfurt Assembly meeting.
Jan 1, 1862
Otto von Bismarck delivers his "blood and iron" speech
Otto von Bismarck delivers his "blood and iron" speech
This speech is basically a speech given about the unification of the German States.
Jan 1, 1862
Bismarck Unites Germany
After King William I makes Bismarck the chancellor, Bismarck uses his "blood and iron" policy to unite the German States under Prussian power
Jan 1, 1866
Prussia Fights Austria
Prussia become victorious from this war and gains control over north German states.
Jan 1, 1870
Franco-Prussian War
This war later leads to the victory of Prussia and the new formation of the German Empire
Jan 1, 1871
Birth of the German Empire
After the victory of Prussia against France, the princes of the German States wanted King William I to be emperor of the German States. And this was the birth of the second Reich, or empire.
Period: Jan 1, 1806 to Jan 1, 1812
Napoleon Raids German Lands
Napoleon made major territorial changes to the German speaking nation. He even disolved the Holy Roman Empire.”