Constitution of Germany
The 1866 North German Constitution becomes the 1871 Constitution of the German Empire
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
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Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen Biography and Timeline — Page 6
Follow Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen through 331 dated historical records for Germany.
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1871
Constitution of Germany
The Chancellor is a one-man cabinet responsible for all state affairs while State Secretaries (officials in charge of fields as finance, war, foreign affairs, etc.) act as unofficial portfolio ministers
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Constitution of Germany
The Chancellor is always the Prime Minister of Prussia
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Constitution of Germany
The Chancellor serves the Emperor's first minister and as presiding officer of the Bundesrat, the upper chamber of the German Parliament appointed by the Emperor
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Constitution of Germany
The Reichstag has the power to pass, amend or reject bills but only the Chancellor can initiate legislation
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Constitution of Germany
The unified Germany under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck is called Deutsches Reich, the official name of Germany until 1945
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Deutsches Reich
The unified Germany under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck is called in German Deutsches Reich, remains the official name of Germany until 1945
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Kanzelparagraph
Among the measures taken to reduce the influence of the Catholic Church was the addition in 1871 to the German Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch), which threatened clergy who discussed politics from the pulpit with two years of prison
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Kanzelparagraph
The Kanzelparagraph remains in force until 1953, several religious orders like the Jesuits remained banned from the German Empire, confiscated properties were not returned, discrimination against the Catholic minority continued in Civil Service.
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Kanzelparagraph
The article is dubbed the Kanzelparagraph (from the German Kanzel - "pulpit"). The 1871 Kanzelparagraph introduced a series of sanctions against Catholicism imposed by Bismarck throughout 1875.
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Parliament
The new empire has a Parliament with two houses, the lower house, or Reichstag, is elected by universal male suffrage, however, the original constituencies drawn in 1871 were never redrawn to reflect the growth of urban areas
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Reichstag
A National Government, Reichstag, is elected by all males over 25 by secret ballot
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Reichstag
The new empire has a Parliament with two houses, the lower house, or Reichstag, is elected by universal male suffrage, however, the original constituencies drawn in 1871 were never redrawn to reflect the growth of urban areas
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Strafgesetzbuch
Among the measures taken to reduce the influence of the Catholic Church was the addition in 1871 of þ 130a to the German Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch), which threatened clergy who discussed politics from the pulpit with two years of prison
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Unification
A National Government, Reichstag, elected by all males over 25 by secret ballot
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Chancellor
Emperor. The 1866 North German Constitution becomes the 1871 Constitution of the German Empire with some adjustments. Appointed Imperial Chancellor of the German Empire
Role range: 1871-1918 – 1871-1890
Chancellor
The German Empire is the name used in English to describe the first 47 years of the German Reich when it was a semi-constitutional monarchy: beginning with the unification of Germany and proclamation of William I of Prussia as German
Role range: 1871-1918 – 1871-1890
Chancellor
The new empire has a Parliament with two houses, the lower house, or Reichstag, is elected by universal male suffrage, however, the original constituencies drawn in 1871 were never redrawn to reflect the growth of urban areas.
Role range: 1871-1918 – 1871-1890
Peerage
Created Furst von Bismarck (Prince Bismarck)
Peace
William makes Bismarck responsible for conducting the peace with France
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1862-1890
1872
Kulturkampf
Religious schools are forced to undergo official Government inspection and in June religious teachers are banned from Government schools
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Legislation
Religious schools are forced to undergo official Government inspection and in June religious teachers are banned from Government schools
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Education
Under the May Laws administered by Adalbert Falk, the state begins to monitor the education of clergy closely, creates a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and requires notification of all clergy employment
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Kulturkampf
Under the May Laws administered by Adalbert Falk, the state begins to monitor the education of clergy closely, creates a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and requires notification of all clergy employment. The Jesuits are banned (and remained banned in Germany until 1917)
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Legislation
Under the May Laws administered by Adalbert Falk, the state begins to monitor the education of clergy closely, creates a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and requires notification of all clergy employment. The Jesuits are banned (and remained banned in Germany until 1917)
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
May Laws
Under the May Laws administered by Adalbert Falk, the state begins to monitor the education of clergy closely, creates a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and requires notification of all clergy employment
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Kulturkampf
Religious schools are forced to undergo official Government inspection and religious teachers are banned from Government schools
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Break in Diplomatic Relations with The Vatican
The German Government breaks off diplomatic relations with the Vatican
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Kulturkampf
The German Government breaks off diplomatic relations with the Vatican
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Alliance Holy Alliance
William, Franz Joseph & Nicholas meet, Bismarck wants to create another Holy Alliance. William, Franz Joseph & Nicholas meet, Bismarck can create another Holy Alliance
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Break in Diplomatic Relations with The Vatican
The German Government breaks off diplomatic relations with the Vatican. William, Franz Joseph & Nicholas meet, Bismarck can create another Holy Alliance. The Jesuits are banned (and remained banned in Germany until 1917) and in December the German Government broke off diplomatic relations with the Vatican
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Chancellor
Persuades William to Appoint Roon as Minister of President of Prussia
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Constitution of Germany
The estate of the Church was confiscated, monastic orders dissolved, and the paragraphs of the Prussian constitution assuring the freedom of the Catholics is removed
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Dismissal
Has Roon dismissed after 10 months because he fails to sufficiently support Bismarck
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Kulturkampf
Religious schools are forced to undergo official Government inspection and in June religious teachers are banned from Government schools. The Jesuits are banned (and remained banned in Germany until 1917) and in December the German Government broke off diplomatic relations with the Vatican.
Role range: 1871-1918 – 1871-1890
Kulturkampf
The German Government breaks off diplomatic relations with the Vatican. Religious schools are forced to undergo official Government inspection and religious teachers are banned from Government schools.
Role range: 1871-1918 – 1871-1890
Kulturkampf
The estate of the Church was confiscated, monastic orders dissolved, and the paragraphs of the Prussian constitution assuring the freedom of the Catholics is removed
Role range: 1871-1918 – 1871-1890
Kulturkampf
Under the May Laws administered by Adalbert Falk, the state begins to monitor the education of clergy closely, creates a secular court for cases involving the clergy, and requires notification of all clergy employment. The Jesuits are banned (and remained banned in Germany until 1917).
Role range: 1871-1918 – 1871-1890
1873
Invasion of France
German occupation forces begin to evacuate France following the death of Napoleon III
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1871-1890
A military convention between Germany & Russia
A military convention between Germany & Russia
Role range: 1871-1814 – 1871-1890
Records, sources and methodology
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