# North German Confederation (1867)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1867-north-german-confederation
Location: Berlin
Categories: main-event

In 1867 Prussia and the states north of the Main formed the North German Confederation with a federal constitution. Its Reichstag was elected by universal male suffrage. Its constitution became the model for the empire.

## Why it matters
It was the direct precursor of the German Empire.

Ruler at the time: [Wilhelm I](https://germany-history.com/rulers/wilhelm-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – North German Confederation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_German_Confederation)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – North German Confederation](https://www.britannica.com/topic/North-German-Confederation)