In which year did the Holy Roman Empire come to an end?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1806
- Step 1: Napoleon's victories left the empire unable to survive. Step 2. Emperor Francis II laid down the imperial crown in 1806. Answer: 1806. Why not the others: 1648 is the Peace of Westphalia, 1815 the Congress of Vienna and 1871 the founding of the German Empire.
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