Russo-Japanese War and Franco-Prussian War

Russia wanted to expand its territory into Asia.

Both Russia and Japan wanted control over Manchuria and Korea. (correct)

There were disputes over fishing rights in the Sea of Japan.

Japan wanted to become a major imperial power.

It led to the collapse of the Russian Empire.

It was one of the first times an Asian power defeated a European power. (correct)

It resulted in the creation of the Soviet Union.

It caused a major shift in the balance of power in Europe.

Otto von Bismarck intercepted a message from the Prussian King to the French. (correct)

The French and Prussians had a longstanding rivalry dating back to the Napoleonic Wars.

The French were angry about the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership.

The French wanted to expand their colonial empire.

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