Constitution of Germany
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Explore 68 historical events and records for Germany in 1871.
Historical records for Germany in 1871
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Constitution of Germany
Most of the German Empire is formed of Prussian-led Protestant states of the former North German Confederation
Constitution of Germany
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
Constitution of Germany
The 1866 North German Constitution becomes the 1871 Constitution of the German Empire
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
Constitution of Germany
The Chancellor is always the Prime Minister of Prussia
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
Constitution of Germany
The Reichstag has the power to pass, amend or reject bills but only the Chancellor can initiate legislation
Constitution of Germany
The unified Germany under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck is called Deutsches Reich, the official name of Germany until 1945
Deutsches Reich
The unified Germany under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck is called in German Deutsches Reich, remains the official name of Germany until 1945
German Empire Proclaimed at Versailles
The new German Empire transformed the constitutional framework in which Berlin's National Zeitung operated.
Imperial Reichstag
Appointed Imperial Reichstag
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
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.
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.
Paris Commune Banquet Speech
Speaks at an International banquet on the political significance of the Paris Commune.
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
Peace
William makes Bismarck responsible for conducting the peace with France
Peerage
Created Furst von Bismarck (Prince Bismarck)
Reichstag
A National Government, Reichstag, is elected by all males over 25 by secret ballot
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
Resolution on Working-Class Political Action
Helps formulate the International's resolution affirming the importance of independent working-class political action.
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
Treaty of Frankfurt
Helps draw up the Treaty of Frankfurt
Trendelenburg Develops Airway Cannula
Friedrich Trendelenburg devised a tracheal cannula arrangement intended to protect the airway during certain operations.
Unification
A National Government, Reichstag, elected by all males over 25 by secret ballot
Unification
Brings Bavaria into the German Empire
Zollverein
Alsace-Lorraine join the Zollverein after being acquired by Germany following the Franco-Prussian war
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