German Unification was the process by which the numerous states of Germany came together under one central government in 1871 with Prussia as its leading state.
Imagine all your friends are playing different video games separately but then decide to come together to form one team playing one single game - that’s what happened with German Unification!
Otto von Bismarck: He was a Prussian statesman who masterminded German unification - he’s like the team captain who suggested everyone should play together.
Franco-Prussian War (1870-71): The final war that led to unification; think of it as the final boss battle before winning the video game.
Kaiser Wilhelm I: The first Kaiser (Emperor) of unified Germany; he would be like being awarded MVP after winning that big game.
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