In the context of German history, 1871 refers to the year in which Germany's unification was formally completed through the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Otto von Bismarck: The Chancellor of Prussia who played a crucial role in uniting Germany under Prussian leadership.
German Confederation: A loose association of German states that existed from 1815 to 1866 and paved the way for German unification.
Kaiser Wilhelm I: The first Emperor (Kaiser) of a united Germany, who ruled from 1871 until his death in 1888.
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