What was the Compromise (Ausgleich) of 1867?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. An agreement that created Austria-Hungary as a dual monarchy with one ruler and two governments
- Step 1: After the defeat against Prussia in 1866, Vienna needed Hungarian support. Step 2. The Compromise made Franz Joseph emperor of Austria and king of Hungary, with separate governments and a common foreign policy. Answer: the creation of Austria-Hungary. Why not the others: The other options describe other events and dates.
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