5 Questions
What did many liberals in Germany want in terms of a constitution?
A democratic constitution with limited power for the ruler and some control by the people.
Who automatically became the Emperor of Germany under the new constitution?
The Prussian King.
How many states retained their own monarch within Germany?
22
What percentage of the area of the Reich did Prussia comprise?
Over 60%
Which term is used to refer to the German states within the federal system that retained significant powers?
Lander
Test your knowledge on the unification of Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm and the creation of a federal state with separate states retaining significant powers. Learn about the challenges faced in forming a new constitution and defining the rule of the Kaiser.
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