Which country had been defeated when the German Empire was proclaimed?
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Correct answer: France
The German Empire was proclaimed at Versailles in January 1871, after Prussia and its allies defeated France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71. The victory weakened French power and helped Prussia complete German unification. Therefore France, option A, is correct. Italy was completing its own unification, while India and Spain were not the defeated opponent in this war.
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France
Why is this the correct answer?
The German Empire was proclaimed at Versailles in January 1871, after Prussia and its allies defeated France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71. The victory weakened French power and helped Prussia complete German unification. Therefore France, option A, is correct. Italy was completing its own unification, while India and Spain were not the defeated opponent in this war.
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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