The Danish War 1864

Who succeeded King Frederick VII of Denmark and Duke of Schleswig-Holstein after his death in November 1863?

• a. Christian of Glucksburg

• b. Duke of Augustenburg

• c. Frederick's cousin

Why was the choice of Christian of Glucksburg as the successor unpopular among the people of the Duchies and the wider German Confederation?

• a. He was not of royal blood.

• b. He was not Danish-speaking.

• c. He was a distant relative.

• d. He inherited through a female line.

What action did government officials in Holstein take in response to the appointment of Christian of Glucksburg?

• a. Swore allegiance immediately

• b. Protested peacefully

• c. Refused to swear allegiance

• d. Supported the decision enthusiastically

What event prompted the German army to invade Holstein in the name of the Duke of Augustenburg?

• a. King Frederick's death

• b. Treaty of Vienna

• c. Incorporation of Schleswig into the Danish kingdom

• d. Christian of Glucksburg's coronation

What was Bismarck's true objective in joining the conflict?

• a. Supporting Augustenburg

• b. Fulfilling German nationalist ambitions

• c. Maintaining peace

• d. Defending Danish interests

In January 1864, which Duchy did Prussian troops invade in cooperation with the Austrian army?

• a. Holstein

• b. Schleswig

• c. Both Holstein and Schleswig

• d. Neither Holstein nor Schleswig

What was Austria's motivation for intervening in the conflict?

• a. To support Danish interests

• b. To test military tactics

• c. To demonstrate leadership in the German Confederation

• d. To seek revenge on Prussia

What did Prussian generals learn about the Austrian army during the conflict?

• a. It was well-funded.

• b. It had modern military tactics.

• c. It had changed little since the Napoleonic Wars.

• d. It was weak and disorganized.

What won Prussia the admiration of German nationalists during the Danish War?

• Von Roon's army reforms

• b. Victorious attack on the Danish fortification of Druppel

• c. Cooperation with Austria

• d. Bismarck's diplomatic skills

How did the victory at Druppel impact the Prussian Parliament's view of Roon's army reforms?

• a. They were critical of the reforms.

• b. They were indifferent.

• c. They became supportive and recognized the reforms' success.

• d. They called for further funding.