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Questions tagged [german-unification]

For questions regarding the unification of most Central European German-speaking states into a single country during the 19th century, as well as the unification of East and West Germany in 1990.

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What was the practical reason for East Germany to reunify with West Germany? [closed]

Why did the East German government decide that they should join the West? Was it their economical decline, political turmoil or anything else?
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How was Germany's border decided?

What is the timeline of events that led to Germany's current geographic shape? For example: 1871: German Empire formed 1919: Weimar Republic formed
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What was the significance of the Schleswig-Holstein question in the 19th century?

As the title states, what was the specific significance of the Schleswig-Holstein question (Denmark and the German Confederation arguing over contested lands) as it directly relates to German ...
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