What was one of Metternich's first assignments as Foreign Minister?
To declare war on France
To engineer a détente with France
To break ties with Prussia
To negotiate a treaty with Russia
Answer
One of Metternich's first assignments as Foreign Minister was to engineer a détente with France, which included arranging the marriage of Napoleon to the Austrian archduchess Marie Louise.
Klemens von Metternich: The Mastermind behind Europe's Diplomatic Chessboard
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