Franco-Prussian War 1870-71

Question 1

When was the Franco-Prussian war

Answer 1

1870-71

Question 2

Why did the Franco Prussian war start?

Answer 2

Spains search for a new monarch, France felt threatened by a German monarch

Question 3

What was the “Ems Telegram”?

Answer 3

Bismarck made it appear that France had been diplomatically insulted , aimed to have France declare war on Prussia first

Question 4

When did France declare war on Prussia?

Answer 4

19th July 1870

Question 5

When was the Battle of Sedan?

Answer 5

1st September 1870

Question 6

What happened in the Battle of Sedan 1870?

Answer 6

Napoleon III was captured, France no longer had an army to fight with

Question 7

Why did the war not end after Napoleon III was captured?

Answer 7

The French refused to make peace on Bismarcks terms

Question 8

When was the German Empire formed?

Answer 8

January 1st 1871

Question 9

What Treaty ended the war?

Answer 9

Treaty of Frankfurt, 10th May 1871

Question 10

Why did the Southern States stay with Prussia after the war?

Answer 10

Bismarck threatened the Southern states