What was the result of Virchow opposing Bismarck's financial policy?
He was challenged to a duel
He was expelled from Germany
He was arrested
He received widespread public support
Answer
Virchow was challenged to a duel by Bismarck, the Chancellor of Prussia and Germany, after Virchow spoke out against Bismarck's financial policy. Virchow was a member of the National Liberal Party, which opposed Bismarck's conservative policies. Bismarck accused Virchow of being a traitor, and challenged him to a duel. Virchow refused to duel, and Bismarck was forced to back down.
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