Franco-Prussian War: Unification and Conflict

Who was the leader of Prussia who played a crucial role in initiating the Franco-Prussian War?

• Wilhelm I

• Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte

• Napoleon III

• Otto von Bismarck

What title did Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte take after becoming the ruler of France?

• Chancellor of France

• King of France

• Emperor of the French

• President of France

What was the main reason Bismarck sought to provoke a war with France?

• To gain territorial control over Alsace-Lorraine

• To expand Prussian industrial power

• To unify the southern German states against a common enemy

• To overthrow Napoleon III

Which event directly triggered the Franco-Prussian War?

• The unification of German states

• The Ems Telegram incident

• The annexation of Alsace-Lorraine

• The Battle of Sedan

Which battle marked the decisive defeat of the French and the capture of Napoleon III?

• Battle of Metz

• Battle of Paris

• Battle of Sedan

• Battle of Wissembourg

What significant political change occurred in France following the capture of Napoleon III?

• Establishment of the Third French Republic

• Return to a monarchy

• Formation of the Second French Empire

• Creation of a constitutional monarchy

What territory did Germany gain from France as a result of the Treaty of Frankfurt?

• Luxembourg

• Normandy

• Belgium

• Alsace-Lorraine

What was the long-term impact of the Franco-Prussian War on the relationship between France and Germany?

• Strengthened alliances

• Increased rivalry and tension

• Economic partnerships

• Cultural exchanges