Otto von Bismarck's Chancellorship (1871-1890)

1. German Empire proclaimed at Versailles

   Jan 18, 1871Labels: German Empire, Hall of, Wilhelm I

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2. Bismarck becomes first imperial chancellor

   Mar 21, 1871Labels: Otto von, Chancellor, German Empire

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3. Imperial constitution ratified

   Apr 16, 1871Labels: Imperial Constitution, Bundesrat, Reichstag

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4. Constitution enters into force

   May 4, 1871Labels: Imperial Constitution, German Empire, Prussia

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5. Peace with France signed at Frankfurt

   May 10, 1871Labels: Treaty of, France, Germany

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6. Reichstag passes the Pulpit Law

   Dec 10, 1871Labels: Pulpit Law, Reichstag, Clergy

   • Pulpit Law

7. Prussian May Laws enacted (Kulturkampf)

   May 11, 1873Labels: May Laws, Prussia, Adalbert Falk

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   • Kulturkampf

8. League of the Three Emperors formed

   Oct 22, 1873Labels: Dreikaiserbund, Austria-Hungary, Russia

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9. Kissingen Dictation outlines foreign-policy aims

   Jun 15, 1877Labels: Kissingen Dictation, Bismarck, Foreign Policy

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   • Bismarck Bio

10. Treaty of Berlin signed after Congress of Berlin

    Jul 13, 1878Labels: Treaty of, Congress of, Bismarck

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    • Treaty Berlin

11. Anti-Socialist Law passed

    Oct 19, 1878Labels: Anti-Socialist Law, Reichstag, Social Democrats

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12. Dual Alliance with Austria-Hungary signed

    Oct 7, 1879Labels: Dual Alliance, Austria-Hungary, Germany

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13. Three Emperors’ League re-established (secret treaty)

    Jun 18, 1881Labels: Dreikaiserbund, Secret Treaty, Austria-Hungary

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14. Emperor’s Social Message to the Reichstag

    Nov 17, 1881Labels: Emperor s, Wilhelm I, Social Policy

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15. Workers’ Health Insurance Act approved

    Jun 15, 1883Labels: Health Insurance, Reichstag, Workers

    • German Empire
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16. Accident Insurance Act passed

    Jul 1, 1884Labels: Accident Insurance, Germany, Workplace

    • Bismarck Bio

17. Reinsurance Treaty concluded with Russia

    Jun 18, 1887Labels: Reinsurance Treaty, Germany, Russia

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18. Old Age and Disability Insurance Law enacted

    Jun 22, 1889Labels: Old-Age Insurance, Disability Insurance, German Empire

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    • Bismarck Bio

19. Bismarck resigns as imperial chancellor

    Mar 18, 1890Labels: Otto von, Resignation, Wilhelm II

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