After what major event did Francis II abdicate as Holy Roman Emperor?
Battle of Austerlitz
Creation of the Confederation of the Rhine
Congress of Vienna
Death of Napoleon
Answer
The abdication of Francis II as Holy Roman Emperor was a direct consequence of the creation of the Confederation of the Rhine. This event marked the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, a centuries-old political entity that had encompassed much of Central Europe.
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