Acceptance/Humiliation of Olmutz

Question 1

What was the Humiliation of Olmutz?

Answer 1

A treaty between Prussia and Austria in Nov 1850. Prussia abandoned Erfurt Union and accepted German Confederation under Austrian leadership.

Question 2

What was the Erfurt Union?

Answer 2

A federation proposed by Prussia after the 1848 Revolutions. Aimed to create German federation with Prussian leadership.
Failed due to opposition from Austria and other major German states.

Question 3

What did the punctuation of Olmutz represent?

Answer 3

A diplomatic reverse for Prussia and victory for Austria

Question 4

What was the German Confederation?

Answer 4

Loose grouping of German states hoped to replace the Holy Roman Empire.

Question 5

What was the cause of the humiliation of Olmutz?

Answer 5

In Autumn of 1850, Elector of Hesse appealed for help due to rebellious subjects to which both Austria and Prussia responded.

Question 6

What is the Elector of Hesse?

Answer 6

a title for ruler of electorate of Hesse. A state which existed in Holy Roman Empire and later the German Confederation.