Question

which of the following is not true of the franco - prussian war of 1870?

• it increased german nationalism.
• the french suffered a humiliating defeat.
• it led to the southern german states and the northern german confederation to unite under the leadership of kaiser william i beginning the second reich.
• it led to a german defeat.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the history of the Franco - Prussian War (1870 - 1871):

• Option 1: The war did increase German nationalism as the German states came together against France.
• Option 2: France was defeated humiliatingly, with Napoleon III captured and France having to cede territory and pay indemnities.
• Option 3: The war led to the unification of German states (both southern and northern) under Kaiser Wilhelm I, forming the German Empire (Second Reich).
• Option 4: In the Franco - Prussian War, it was France that was defeated, not Germany. So this statement is not true.

Answer:

D. It led to a German defeat.