During the Franco-Prussian War
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Napoleon III successfully defended the French homeland.
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The French were decisively defeated at the battle of Sedan.
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a military standoff between to great armies.
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Bismarck poor leadership led to a Prussian defeat.
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B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Battle of Sedan in September 1870 was a decisive Prussian victory where Napoleon III was captured along with 100,000 French troops. This humiliating defeat effectively ended the Second French Empire and led to the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871. Option A is incorrect because Napoleon III was captured, not successful in defense. Option C describes a stalemate, not what happened. Option D is wrong because Bismarck's excellent leadership led to Prussian victory, not defeat.