The Prussian Army was successful in 19th century wars against Denmark, Austria and France, allowing Prussia to unify Germany and create the German Empire in 1871. The Prussian Army formed the core of the Imperial German Army, which was replaced after World War I with the Reichswehr.
Quick Answer. Absolute dating is a method of determining the specific date of a paleontological or archaeological artifact or location based on a specific time scale or calendar. Scientists base absolute dating on measurable physical or chemical changes or on written records of events.
Students should now determine which artifact to send to the lab for absolute dating. They will need to record why they choose to date certain artifacts over others and discuss with their group to be sure that they will make good decisions to interpret the history of their site.