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How can a united Germany become a the dominant power on continental Europe and a succesful colonial empire builder during the 17th century? It would become the main rival of England/Britain across the world, whilst dominating its neighbours in Europe. After being on the recieving end of many wars and supporting the American rebels, Germany would undergo a liberal revolution, but later become an Empire ruled by a German 'Napoleon'.

France, on the other hand, is to be a collection of small states, ranging from Brittany and Aquitaine to small city states like Marseilles and Lyon. It would basicaly become the battlefield for Europan wars, with English, German and Spanish marching across it for centuries. However, later on it would unite as a single nation, but its sudden appearance would upset the balance of power in Europe.
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