Franco-Prussian War Involvement Quiz

Why did the United States choose not to participate in the Franco-Prussian War?

• They were under a peace treaty with both France and Prussia.

• They had just finished their Civil War and had no interest in European politics.

• They were allies with Prussia.

• They were economically dependent on France.

What was a significant reason Austria did not join the Franco-Prussian War?

• Austria had a strong military alliance with Russia.

• Austria was economically dependent on Prussia.

• Austria was undergoing major reforms and feared collapse.

• Austria was allied with France.

Why did Italy refrain from joining the Franco-Prussian War?

• Italy had positive relations with both Prussia and France and a weak army.

• Italy had a strong military and wanted to remain neutral.

• Italy was economically dependent on Austria.

• Italy was under a peace treaty with Russia.

What was Russia's main concern regarding the Franco-Prussian War?

• Supporting Prussia would make a neighboring power stronger.

• Russia wanted to expand its territory into France.

• Russia had a strong alliance with France.

• Russia was economically dependent on Prussia.

What was Britain's approach to the Franco-Prussian War?

• Britain declared war on France.

• Britain formed a military alliance with Austria.

• Britain remained mostly isolationist, focusing on maintaining the balance of power.

• Britain actively supported Prussia.