Which war was ongoing when Gambetta proclaimed the Third Republic?
World War I
Franco-Prussian War
World War II
Napoleonic Wars
Answer
The Franco-Prussian War was the backdrop for Léon Gambetta's proclamation of the Third Republic. Amidst the conflict, Gambetta, as Minister of the Interior and War, played a pivotal role in the defense of France. After the capture of Emperor Napoleon III at the Battle of Sedan, Gambetta escaped to Tours and established a Government of National Defense.
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