jan 18, 1871 - The German Empire is United

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King Wilhelm I and Otto von Bismark (Prime Minister) of Prussia supported German unity starting in 1861. Bismark believed and gained unity by his "Blood and Iron" policy, war. Through phases of wars with Denmark, Austria, and France, Prussia dominated the countries and achieved the German Empire, with King Wilhelm I as the German Emperor.

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