Which battle of September 1870 led to the capture of Napoleon III and the end of the Second Empire?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Battle of Sedan
- Step 1: The Prussian army surrounded the French at Sedan. Step 2. The emperor surrendered and the republic was proclaimed in Paris. Answer: the Battle of Sedan. Why not the others: Verdun was fought in 1916, Solferino in 1859 and Metz later in 1870 without ending the empire.
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