Franco-Prussian War Key Events

The video covers the Franco-Prussian War, highlighting key battles and events. It begins with a German cavalry charge that forces the French to retreat. The Germans, led by superior artillery, dominate the Battle of the River Mosaic. French morale plummets, leading to the Battle of Cedar, where the French are encircled. The siege of Sedan results in a French surrender, marking the end of the official French army. The German Empire is formed, and Paris eventually surrenders. The peace terms humiliate France, limiting its army. The war's aftermath sees significant casualties on both sides.

What was the immediate consequence of the German cavalry charge?

• The French launched a counterattack.

• The French gained artillery support.

• The French were pushed back by German infantry.

• The German lines were broken.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Sedan?

• The French won a decisive victory.

• The French forces encircled the Germans.

• The French forces were encircled and suffered losses.

• The Germans retreated to Paris.

What marked the end of the official French military resistance in the Franco-Prussian War?

• The retreat of the German army.

• The siege of Sedan.

• The fall of Paris.

• The signing of a peace treaty.

What significant event followed the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War?

• The liberation of Paris.

• The rise of the French Empire.

• The formation of the German Empire.

• The retreat of German forces.

What was the role of the Guard Mobile in Paris?

• They led a major offensive against the Germans.

• They negotiated peace terms with Bismarck.

• They were a ragtag group similar to the Continental Army.

• They successfully defended Paris.

What was the outcome of the small victory achieved by the French in Orleans?

• It was a major offensive that turned the tide of the war.

• It boosted morale among the defenders in Paris.

• It led to the immediate surrender of German forces.

• It resulted in the capture of the German Emperor.

What marked the end of the Second French Empire?

• The surrender of the French capital.

• The fall of Sedan.

• The signing of a peace treaty.

• The liberation of Paris.

What was one of the peace terms imposed by Bismarck on France?

• France had to cede all its territories to Germany.

• France had to form an alliance with Germany.

• France had to maintain an army of a single division.

• France had to pay a large indemnity to Germany.

How many casualties did the victorious Germans suffer?

• 730,000

• 250,000

• 110,000

• 50,000

What lesson did the world learn from the Franco-Prussian War?

• The Germans should have been defeated.

• Wars should be fought more frequently.

• Such an awful war should never happen again.

• The French should have won the war.