Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles and the 1871 Constitution (January–May 1871)

1. Ems Telegram publication helps trigger war

   Jul 13, 1870Labels: Otto von, Ems telegram

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2. France declares war on Prussia

   Jul 19, 1870Labels: France, Prussia

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3. Siege of Paris begins

   Sep 19, 1870Labels: Siege of, Versailles

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4. November Treaties lay framework for southern accession

   Nov 1, 1870Labels: November Treaties, Baden

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5. Provisional constitution takes effect for expanded federation

   Jan 1, 1871Labels: Provisional constitution, North German

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6. German Empire proclaimed at Versailles

   Jan 18, 1871Labels: Wilhelm I, Hall of

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7. Armistice ends active fighting around Paris

   Jan 28, 1871Labels: Armistice of

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8. First Reichstag election held across the new empire

   Mar 3, 1871Labels: Reichstag election, Imperial parliament

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9. Imperial Constitution enacted

   Apr 16, 1871Labels: Imperial Constitution, Bundesrat

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10. Constitution takes effect

    May 4, 1871Labels: Constitution enactment

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11. Treaty of Frankfurt ends the Franco-Prussian War

    May 10, 1871Labels: Treaty of, Alsace-Lorraine

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12. New empire enters postwar constitutional governance

    May 10, 1871Labels: German Empire, Postwar governance

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