The Franco-Prussian War

Question 1

When did Germany become a country?

Answer 1

1871

Question 2

What did Otto von Bismark do?

Answer 2

He edited the emperor’s telegram to make it seem like he insulted the French Ambassador

Question 3

Who was the emperor of Prussia?

Answer 3

Kaiser Wilhelm I

Question 4

When did France declare war on Prussia?

Answer 4

1870

Question 5

How many Prussian troops were mobilised at the beginning of the war?

Answer 5

500,000

Question 6

What did happened to France after they lost?

Answer 6

Alsace-Lorraine, had to pay 5 billion francs (£4 Billion) over 5 years, French professional army destroyed, French national pride hurt and France humiliated, had to recognise Kaiser Wilhelm I as the new leader of Germany.

Question 7

What happened to Prussia after they won

Answer 7

Gained Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire was founded, German army feared in Europe, gains 5 billion francs over 5 years

Question 8

When was the Shlieffen Plan created?

Answer 8

1879

Question 9

How did the great powers react to a new powerful nation?

Answer 9

Became incredibly suspicious and slightly feared them.

Question 10

What countries did Germany fear?

Answer 10

Russia and France.

Question 11

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 11

Go through Belgium into France and then wrap around into Russia

Question 12

What was the Kaiser?

Answer 12

The emperor of the German Empire