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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Nationalism

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The Franco-Prussian War aided Bismarck's quest for German unification for which of the following reasons?
  1. Bismarck's diplomacy failed, leaving him no choice but to defeat France.
  2. It proved that England was determined to dominate continental affairs.
  3. The Prussians were sick of war and ready for peace under any flag.
  4. The victory gave him the leverage that he needed to declare Germany independent.
  5. France and Prussia were exhausted, creating a power vacuum Germany could fill.
Explanation
Answer: D - The Franco-Prussian War gave Bismarck the leverage to declare an independent Germany. He had skillfully manipulated the French into declaring war on Prussia and then decisively won. The lack of interference from other nations also made German unification possible. In addition, it allowed him to take Alsace-Lorraine in the name of Germany, a move that would lead to conflicts between France and Germany into the 20th century.
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