Franco-Prussian War

Question 1

Who was Kaiser Wilhelm?

Answer 1

Emperor of Prussia from 1888-1918

Question 2

Who was Otto Von Bismark?

Answer 2

Prime minister of Prussia from 1871-1890

Question 3

Who was Napoleon III?

Answer 3

President of France from 1848-1852

Question 4

What happened in the Siege of Metz and where was it?

Answer 4

• Fought from August 19 1870-October 27
• Fought during Franco-Prussian war
• North-Eastern France
• Germany won against france

Question 5

What happened in The Battle of Sedan and where was it?

Answer 5

• Started 1st September 1870 and ended 2nd September
• French lost
• It was in Sedan(France)

Question 6

What happened in the Siege of Paris?

Answer 6

• 19 September 1870-28 January 1871

- The civilians fought against the Nazis as the French army was overran

Question 7

What were the causes of Franco-Prussian war?

Answer 7

• Bismark’s plan to unify Germany through war
• Bismark’s edited version of the Telegram and making it look like King Wilhelm insulted the French Ambassador
• French concerned about the growing power of Germany

Question 8

What were the Consequences of the Franco-Prussian war?

Answer 8

• The loss of Alsace Lorraine from France to Germany
• The unification of German states into a powerful Empire
• France’s humiliation towards getting revenge on Germany
• France pays 5 billion francs to Germany over 5 years