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1.7 The Schleswig Wars (1848-64)
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1. What triggered the First Schleswig War (1848-50)?
2. How did the European powers influence the outcome of the First Schleswig War?
3. What was the significance of the Battle of Isted during the First Schleswig War?
4. Why did the Second Schleswig War (1864) occur?
5. What were the consequences of Denmark's defeat in the Second Schleswig War?
6. What happened to the Danish troops holding the position at Dybbøl in 1864?
7. How did the loss in 1864 affect Denmark's political status in Europe?
8. What was the impact of the 1864 defeat on Danish national identity?
9. When were the Danish-minded areas of North Schleswig reunited with Denmark?
10. What were the long-term strategic adjustments Denmark made post-1864 war?
11. What were the main causes of the Slesvigske Krige (1848-64)?
12. What was the outcome of the First Schleswig War?
13. How did Denmark's involvement and decisions in the Second Schleswig War lead to its loss in 1864?
14. What sparked the first Schleswig War between Denmark and the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein?
15. What was the outcome of the first Schleswig War for Denmark?
16. Why did the second Schleswig War occur?
17. What were the significant losses Denmark suffered as a result of the second Schleswig War?
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