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H108 Quiz
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Which was a revolutionary development in the transportation infrastructure in 19th century Europe?
Selected Answer:
B.
Railroads, which made it possible to mobilize quickly, giving a better organized and managed army the ability to steal a march on the opposing force
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Correct.
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
What was a disadvantage of the Dreyse needle gun?
Selected Answer:
B.
The gun had mechanical problems, particularly powder residue in the breech.
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Correct.
Question 3
0 out of 10 points
According to Dennis Showalter, which statement is correct regarding the development of the breech-
loading needle gun?
Selected Answer:
C.
The needle gun was neither a military revolution (MR), nor a revolution in military affairs (RMA). Its development had little impact on the Prussian army or other European armies.
Response Feedback:
Incorrect. Please review: Reading, The Prusso-German RMA, 1840-1871, page 100
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Identify the correct statement that describes the development of the German General Staff.
Selected Answer:
C.
The development of the German General Staff meets the Knox and Murray definition of a revolution in military affairs (RMA).
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
The Dreyse needle gun gave the Prussian infantry a tremendous advantage in 1866, but by 1870 the needle gun was actually less capable than the French chassepot. In what way was the chassepot superior?
Selected A.
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Correct.
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
What step did Helmuth von Moltke take to increase the effectiveness of both railroad and telegraph?
Selected Answer:
A.
He conducted detailed mobilization planning
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Correct.
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Helmuth von Moltke countered France's alliance with Russia by:
Selected Answer:
C.
Allying Germany with Austro-Hungary
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Correct.
Question 8
0 out of 10 points
Identify the correct statement about railroads as described by Dennis Showalter.
Selected Answer:
B.
Railroads were the largest element of the Prussian military revolution (MR). They forever changed movement and maneuver and were a military revolution (MR) in and of themselves.
Response Feedback:
Incorrect. Please review: Reading, The Prusso-German RMA, 1840-1871, page 102
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
________ is credited for laying the groundwork for success of Prussia in the Danish War, Austro-
Prussian War, and Franco-Prussian War.
Selected Answer:
B.
Albrecht von Roon
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Prussia's liberal politicians were _________ the idea of militarizing young Prussians at the expense of
the Landwehr.
Selected Answer:
A.
Infuriated by
Response Feedback:
Correct.
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Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Which of the following was an initial problem the Prussian military experienced using rail?
Selected Answer:
A.
Loading and scheduling were extemporized due to lack of planning.
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Identify the correct statement about railroads as described by Dennis Showalter.
Selected Answer:
C.
Railroads only became part of a revolution in military affairs (RMA) in 1857, when Helmuth von Moltke became chief of staff.
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Prussia's liberal politicians were _________ the idea of militarizing young Prussians at the expense of
the Landwehr.
Selected Answer:
A.
Infuriated by
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
What was a disadvantage of the Dreyse needle gun?
Selected Answer:
B.
The gun had mechanical problems, particularly powder residue in the breech.
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Identify the correct statement for the Landwehr as described by Dennis Showalter.
Selected Answer:
A.
The Landwehr was a citizen militia improvised in 1813.
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Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Identify the correct statement that describes the development of the German General Staff.
Selected Answer:
C.
The development of the German General Staff meets the Knox and Murray definition of a revolution in military affairs (RMA).
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Following the Franco-Prussian War, France took which steps to prevent further humiliating defeats?
Selected Answer:
B.
Formed an alliance with Russia and increased conscriptions
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Which of the following was a disadvantage to corps moving along separate routes?
Selected Answer:
C.
A corps that entered battle directly from the march usually arrived piecemeal and incapable of bringing its entire weight to bear.
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
By 1870, Prussia could put a half-million-man army in an assembly area within how much time?
Selected Answer:
C.
Two weeks
Response Feedback:
Correct.
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Which was a revolutionary development in the transportation infrastructure in 19th century Europe?
Selected Answer:
B.
Railroads, which made it possible to mobilize quickly, giving a better organized and managed army the ability to steal a march on the opposing force
Response Feedback:
Correct.