Question

Which answer best describes how the Second Empire became the Third Republic

Answer 1

The Second Empire gave way to the Third Republic after France lost the Franco-Prussian War to Prussia.  

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (nephew of the more famous Napoleon) had become president of France in 1848, and tried to return to the nostalgic glory days of France as an empire by having a referendum in 1852 to name him as emperor.  But the Second Empire never was as powerful as its predecessor.

The Third Republic, which commenced in 1870, lasted until France fell to German invasion in World War II (in 1940).

Answer 2

The Second Empire gave way to the Third Republic after France lost the Franco-Prussian War to Prussia.

Further Explanations:

Louis –Napoleon Bonaparte became president of France in 1848 and laid an effort to bring back the glory and fame of France. He released a referendum in 1852 and stated himself, Emperor. Though the tries to strengthen his army but couldn’t make it as powerful as its predecessor.

The Franco-Persian war also known as the war of 1870 was the conflict amid the “Second French Empire” and the “German confederation” led by Prussia. The combat lasted from 19th July 1870 to 28th January 1871. The war arose because of the Prussian ambition of annexation and French fear of shifting of balance in the supremacy of Europe. French Parliament declared the war on 16th July 1870 while the Prussians declared it three days later. The German mobilized their troops more effectively than the French and led numerous victories in the eastern part of France. Later, Emperor Napoleon III was arrested after the downfall of the Second Empire.  

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Answer Details  

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Second French Empire

Keywords:

Second French Empire, Louis –Napoleon Bonaparte, France, Emperor, Franco-Persian, German confederation, Prussia, annexation, supremacy, Europe, Napoleon III