Events 1870s Flashcards
What year did the Franco-Prussian War begin?
1870
True or False: The Franco-Prussian War ended in 1871.
True
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of _______ officially ended the Franco-Prussian War.
Frankfurt
What empire was declared in 1871 as a result of the Franco-Prussian War?
The German Empire
Which country was unified as a result of the Franco-Prussian War?
Germany
What was the primary cause of the Franco-Prussian War?
Tensions between France and Prussia over the leadership of German states.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following territories was ceded to Germany after the Franco-Prussian War? A) Alsace B) Lorraine C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What significant political change occurred in France after the Franco-Prussian War?
The establishment of the Third Republic.
True or False: The Paris Commune took place in 1871.
True
What was the main goal of the Paris Commune?
To establish a socialist government in Paris.
Fill in the blank: The Paris Commune was ultimately suppressed by the _______.
French government
What major event in 1876 marked the beginning of the modern telecommunications era?
The invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell.
In what year did the British defeat the Zulu Kingdom at the Battle of Isandlwana?
1879
True or False: The Zulu War was fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom.
True
What was the outcome of the Zulu War for the British?
The British ultimately defeated the Zulus and annexed their territory.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Zulu War? A) British expansion in South Africa B) Increased Zulu independence C) Treaty of Versailles
A) British expansion in South Africa
What movement began in the 1870s advocating for women’s rights, specifically suffrage?
The women’s suffrage movement.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of 1876 was a significant act passed in the United States that focused on civil rights.
Civil Rights Act
What major international event took place in 1873 that aimed to promote peace?
The first International Peace Congress.
True or False: The 1870s saw the expansion of imperialism by European powers.
True
What land acquisition did the United States complete in 1876?
The purchase of Alaska from Russia.
In which year did the first telephone call take place?
1876
What was the primary focus of the 1878 Berlin Congress?
To reorganize the Balkans after the Russo-Turkish War.
Fill in the blank: The _______ War (1877-1878) involved Russia and the Ottoman Empire.
Russo-Turkish
What was a significant result of the Russo-Turkish War?
The independence of several Balkan states.
Which country’s unification was completed in 1871?
Germany
