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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Nationalism

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Which of the following describes the consequences of the Seven Weeks War?
  1. England allied with Austria over the Prussian threat.
  2. The Holy Roman Empire came very close to reemerging.
  3. Any hopes of an independent Poland were eradicated by Bismarck.
  4. Bismarck was forced to reassess his strategy, turning to northern Germany.
  5. Napoleon III was driven from the throne.
Explanation
Answer: D - The Seven Weeks War forced Bismarck to retreat and reassess his strategy. He had provoked war with Austria, recognizing that Austria would oppose a strong German state. He was quickly defeated due to Austria's superior training and weaponry, so instead he concentrated his efforts on uniting the northern German states, creating the North German Confederation.
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