The Franco-Prussian War was a conflict between France and Prussia, while Prussia was backed up by the North German Confederation, of which it was a member, and the South German states of Baden, Württemberg and Bavaria. The complete Prussian and German victory brought about the final unification of Germany under King Wilhelm I of Prussia. It also marked the downfall of Napoleon III and the end of the Second French Empire, which was replaced by the Third Republic. As part of the settlement, almost all of the territory of Alsace-Lorraine was taken by Prussia to become a part of Germany, which it would retain until the end of World War I. COUNT 5
QSN1 What countries were involved in the Franco-Russian war? ANS1 France and Prussia QSN2 What did the Prussian and German victory mark? ANS2 final unification of Germany under King Wilhelm I of Prussia. QSN3 Name one of the groups who backed Prussia in the Franco-Russian war? ANS3 North German Confederation QSN4 Prussia claimed almost all of what territory? ANS4 Alsace-Lorraine QSN5 Prussia retained most of Alsace-Lorraine up until what event? ANS5 World War I.