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Germanic Tribes begin to migrate into the Roman Empire.
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Childerich rules Northern Gaul and ushers in roughly 280 years of Frankish rule that lasts through Charlemagne.
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The Salian Franks succeed the Saxon Dynasty and rule until 1255.
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Ruled from 1138-1254.
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A plague carried in rats from Asia, killing between 30 and 60 percent of Europe's population in the 14th Century
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Martin Luther leads the Reformation.
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Peace of Augsburg
Treaty signed for the purpose of increasing religious tolerance. -
30 Years War
"The Trauma of the Germans" finally comes to an end in 1648 with the Treaty of Westphalia. -
King of Prussia
Frederick becomes the first King of Prussia and initiates Prussian expansion. -
King George's War
Also known as the Silesian Wars or King George's War. -
Confederation of the Rhine
France defeats Prussia under the leadership of Napoleon who establishes the Confederation of the Rhine. -
Congress of Vienna
Established German Confederacy made up of 39 German States (Reduced from 300). -
WaterlooNapoleon is defeated at the battle of Waterloo
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German Revolution 1848
Citizens take to the streets to demand political reforms and basic rights. -
Bismarck
Otto Van Bismarck becomes Prime Minister of Prussia. -
Franco Prussian War
Germans defeat France and receive Alsace and Lorraine. The war also unifies Germany under William I and Otto von Bismarck. -
King William I becomes Emperor and makes Otto von Bismarck his Chancellor.
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Arch DukeThe Arch Duke is assassinated in Sarajevo, creating the catalyst for WWI.
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WWIThe assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand sets War in motion.
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The Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War I.
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Weimar Republic
The Weimar Republic is created and a new Constitution is written. -
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Paul Von Hindenburg appoints Hitler as Chancellor.
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Hitler appoints himself of Fuhrer of the Third Reich.
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Nuremberg Laws
Antisemetic laws passed by the Nazi party in Germany. -
1936 Berlin OlympicsSummer Olympics held in Berlin
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HindenburgThe zeppelin known as the Hindenburg bursts into flames and crashes in Lakehurst, NJ.
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Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland marks the beginning of the second World War. -
German aggression leads to the occupation of European nations such as Denmark, Belmium, and France.
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Adolf Hitler commits suicide, Germany surrenders, and Germany becomes divided.
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WWII is over.
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The divide creates two Germanies: A communist East Germany and a democratic West Germany.
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EU
Germany is a founding member of what will ultimately evolve into the European Union. -
The Berlin Wall is build to divide Eastern and Western Germany.
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Ronald Reagan
The Berlin Wall is taken down. -
East and West Germany and reunited.
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German currency changes from the Deutsche Mark to the Euro
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Charlemagne becomes ruler of the Franks
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The Saxon Dynasty is in power from 919-1024.
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Treaty of Verdun
The Birth Certificate of Modern Europe. -
Charlemagne
Charlemagne is coronated as Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III. -
