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# German Historical Events Summary The document appears to be handwritten notes or a summary of historical events related to the German Empire. It details the historical period of the German Empire, including key treaties, wars, and political developments. **Key Events:** * **1815-1866:** German...

# German Historical Events Summary The document appears to be handwritten notes or a summary of historical events related to the German Empire. It details the historical period of the German Empire, including key treaties, wars, and political developments. **Key Events:** * **1815-1866:** German Confederation (Deutscher Bund) - A loose association of 35 states and 4 cities. * **1861:** Prussia established universal military service. * **1864:** Prussia and Austria fought in the Second Schleswig War against Denmark. * **1866:** Austro-Prussian War. * **1870-1871:** Franco-Prussian War. * **1871:** Proclamation of the German Empire. **Political Structures and Concepts:** * **Dualism:** A political tension between Austria and Prussia. * **Prussian-Austrian War:** Conflict leading to a unified Germany. * **German Confederation:** A period of German states. * **Constitutional Monarchy:** A form of government where a monarch is the head of state, but their power is limited by a constitution. * **Federalism:** A system of government. * **Parliamentarianism:** A form of government. * **Universal Male Suffrage:** The right for all men to vote. * **Bundesrat:** The upper house of the German Parliament. * **Reichstag:** The lower house of the German Parliament. * **Kaiserreich:** The German Empire. **Other Notes:** * The document mentions important figures like Bismarck and Wilhelm I, indicating their role in these historical events. * There are references to treaties, wars, and political changes during the unification process. * Some of the concepts/terms may be incomplete or shorthand, requiring further context to fully understand. **Note:** The handwriting in the document is not perfectly clear in all parts, and some terms might be uncertain/truncated.