Which event of 1871 led to the proclamation of the German Empire in the Hall of Mirrors?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War
- Step 1: Prussia and its allies defeated France, and Wilhelm I was proclaimed emperor at Versailles in January 1871. Answer: The French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. Why not the others: The other events had no direct link with the proclamation.
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