Multiple choice

In January 18, 1871, King William I of Prussia was proclaimed to be the emperor of the new "German Empire" in the Hall of mirrors at Versailles. Which of the following statements about this new "German Empire" is the most accurate?

  1. It was second in power on the European continent only to France.

  2. It included only German-speaking territory.

  3. It was proclaimed to be the "Second Reich".

  4. Its 25 states shared power equally with each other.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is option (3).