What was the effect of the Franco-Prussian War on German nationalism?
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Correct answer: A shared national feeling among German states became stronger
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 encouraged the German states to cooperate against a common external enemy, France. The southern German states joined Prussia, and the military victory created a stronger sense of common national identity. This atmosphere helped bring about the proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles in January 1871. Therefore A is correct; the war strengthened, rather than ended, nationalism and did not give Austria the right to choose Germany’s emperor.
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A shared national feeling among German states became stronger
Why is this the correct answer?
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 encouraged the German states to cooperate against a common external enemy, France. The southern German states joined Prussia, and the military victory created a stronger sense of common national identity. This atmosphere helped bring about the proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles in January 1871. Therefore A is correct; the war strengthened, rather than ended, nationalism and did not give Austria the right to choose Germany’s emperor.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Germany and Italy.
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