1 January 1871BundesprasidiumOtto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen
The federal constitution establishes a constitutional monarchy with the Prussian King as the bearer of the Bundesprasidium, or head of state
Historical records for Germany in 1871, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The federal constitution establishes a constitutional monarchy with the Prussian King as the bearer of the Bundesprasidium, or head of state
Laws can only be enabled with the consent of the Reichstag (a Parliament based on universal male suffrage) and the Federal Council (a representation of the states)
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
The federal constitution establishes a constitutional monarchy with the Prussian King as the bearer of the Bundesprasidium, or head of state
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
Laws can only be enabled with the consent of the Reichstag (a Parliament based on universal male suffrage) and the Federal Council (a representation of the states)
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
The south German states of Baden, Hesse-Darmstadt, Wurttemberg and Bavaria join the North German Confederation
The North German Confederation adopts a new constitution, which was written under the title of a new "German Confederation" but already gave it the name "German Empire"
The south German states of Baden, Hesse-Darmstadt, Wurttemberg and Bavaria join the North German Confederation
Defeats General Chanzy
Declared Emperor of a united German Reich in the Galerie des Glaces in Versailles
Becomes Crown Prince of the new German Empire.
Proclaimed German Emperor while Frederick remains heir.
Declared Emperor of a united German Reich in the Galerie des Glaces in Versailles
Royal orders force Moltke to submit to Bismarck who wishes to end the war
Put in control of the armistice talks
Birth of Friedrich Ebert
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
Discusses peace terms with Thiers & Favre
Opens the 1st Reichstag of the 2nd Reich
Under the Treaty of Frankfurt Germany keeps Alsace
Under the Treaty of Frankfurt Germany keeps Alsace
Germany keeps Alsace & Lorraine. Ends the Franco-Prussian War. A German army of occuption will remain in France until the war indemnity is paid
Marx publishes an address defending the Paris Commune and assessing its historical significance.
Imperial legislation authorises gold coins for the newly unified German currency system.
Supports Prussia, although supported Austria against Prussia in 1866. Offers the German crown to the King of Prussia
Reconciles William & Francis Joseph & discusses alliance with Beust
Supports a conference settlement over Russia's Black Sea declaration.
Legislation requires the consent of the Bundesrat, the federal council of deputies
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
Defends Catholic interests against Bismarck's Kulturkampf
Emperor. The 1866 North German Constitution becomes the 1871 Constitution of the German Empire with some adjustments. Appointed Imperial Chancellor of the German Empire
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
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.
A National Government, Reichstag, is elected by all males over 25 by secret ballot
Bismarck's intention is to create a constitutional facade which would mask the continuation of authoritarian policies
Executive power is vested in the Kaiser who is assisted by a Chancellor responsible only to him
Legislation requires the consent of the Bundesrat, the federal council of deputies
Most of the German Empire is formed of Prussian-led Protestant states of the former North German Confederation
Prussia uses a restrictive three-class voting system in which the richest third of the population can choose 85 percent of the legislature, assuring a conservative majority
The 1866 North German Constitution becomes the 1871 Constitution of the German Empire
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
The Chancellor is always the Prime Minister of Prussia
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
The Reichstag has the power to pass, amend or reject bills but only the Chancellor can initiate legislation
The unified Germany under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck is called Deutsches Reich, the official name of Germany until 1945
The unified Germany under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck is called in German Deutsches Reich, remains the official name of Germany until 1945
Appointed Imperial Reichstag
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
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.
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.
Speaks at an International banquet on the political significance of the Paris Commune.
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
William makes Bismarck responsible for conducting the peace with France
Created Furst von Bismarck (Prince Bismarck)
A National Government, Reichstag, is elected by all males over 25 by secret ballot
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
Helps formulate the International's resolution affirming the importance of independent working-class political action.
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
Helps draw up the Treaty of Frankfurt
A National Government, Reichstag, elected by all males over 25 by secret ballot
Brings Bavaria into the German Empire
Alsace-Lorraine join the Zollverein after being acquired by Germany following the Franco-Prussian war
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