Prussian Rebellion of 1879

Upon the death of King Wilhelm of Prussia, a number of Prussians attempted a rebellion against the Holy Roman Empire, claiming to form the Republic of North Germany. The I and IV Legions were dispatched to deal with the revolt. They were led by Rudolf von Wettin, the King of Saxony. The rebels were swiftly vanquished, Kaiser Ferdinand took the Crown of Prussia, and Rudolf von Wettin was given the Electorate of Brandenburg as a reward. The Leader of the rebels, a socialist by the name of Adolf Eisner, was found guilty of treason and executed.