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In which war did Belknap sell arms and munitions to France, leading to an investigation by Congress?
Franco-Prussian War
World War I
World War II
War of 1812
Answer
During the Franco-Prussian War, William W. Belknap, the Secretary of War, sold arms and munitions to France. This led to an investigation by Congress and eventually to Belknap's resignation.
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