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I. Building An German Empire A. Taking the Initial Steps 1. Napoleon Raids German lands a. Napoleon makes changes in the German empire b. Some were happy with the French rule but some preferred the German rule c. The German Confederation had weak alliances 2. Economic Changes Promotes Unity a. Zollverein dismantles tariffs between German states B. Bismarck Unites Germany 1. Mater of realpolitik 2. Strengthening Army 3. Prussia Declares War with Denmark and Austria 4. France Declares War on Prussia C. Birth of the German Empire II. Germany Strengthens A. Germany Becomes an Industrial Giant 1. Making Economic Progress a. The population grew 2. Promoting Scientific and Economic Development a. Hired trained scientist to fix technical problems in the factories b. Building a strong military B. The Iron Chancellor 1. Campaign Against the Church a. Bismarck was Lutheran so he distrusted the church b. His moves against the church back fired 2. Campaign Against the Socialists a. Bismark thought socialism was a threat to the German nation C. Kaiser William II