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Many people in Alsace speak a dialect of German (in addition to French), and if one goes back to medieval and early modern times Strasbourg (Straßburg) was a major German cultural centre. For example, the pre-Romantic literary movement called 'Sturm und Drang' ('Storm and Stress') largely arose there. The region, though, has historically seen itself as a separate Alsatian nation, which is given as the region attempted to declare itself an independent Republic of Alsace before being annexed by France post World War 1.
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Where is Alsace-Lorraine?
Alsace and Lorraine are two regions in eastern France.Alsace is the easternmost region of France and contains the départements Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin , Lower and Upper Rhine, 'upper' refers to upstream (south) and 'lower' to downstream (north). The Rhine is the border with Germany. Alsace is only 50km wide and about 190km long, making it one of France's smallest regions.Lorraine borders Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg and consists of the départements of Meuse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle and Vosges.Both regions were historically settled by German speaking people, but are now mostly French speaking. The area has changed hands between France and Germany a number of times.
Who does alsace-lorraine belong to?
It currently belongs to France. Only the people of Alsace Lorraine should be allowed to choose, not some politicians in their offices...
What territory was restored to France after world war 1?
im pretty sure france re aquired alsace-lorraine from germany after world war one and they gained the saar under the league of nations control from germany im pretty sure france re aquired alsace-lorraine from germany after world war one and they gained the saar under the league of nations control from germany
Which country was conquered by the Germans?
Over the centuries the Germanic people have fought in many wars and have conquered several peoples/countries.For instance:In 955, Otto I defeated the Hungarians at Battle of Lechfeld. In the Franco-Prussian War (1870), the Prussian (North German Confederation) army defeated France & annexed Alsace-Lorraine.And the German Armed Forces invaded Poland in 1939.
What country ruled the French-speaking provinces of Alsace and Lorraine prior to World War 1?
Alsace and Lorraine were under German control from 1871-1919 as the provinces of Elsaß-Lothringen. These two territories had been French border territories for some time and the local language was Alsatian, which is a dialect of German with many French loanwords. At that time French was a secondary language for most people in Alsace-Lorraine, so to call them "French-speaking" is somewhat disingenuous.
Is German spoken in Paris?
No, as Paris is in France, they speak french. In Alsace they know how to talk German, as many of the people who live there work in Germany.
Where French people speak German?
There are many placers you will find bilingually French/German people, one of the most likely being Alsace-Lorraine, a mountainous area between France and Germany.
Where is Alsace-Lorraine?
Alsace and Lorraine are two regions in eastern France.Alsace is the easternmost region of France and contains the départements Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin , Lower and Upper Rhine, 'upper' refers to upstream (south) and 'lower' to downstream (north). The Rhine is the border with Germany. Alsace is only 50km wide and about 190km long, making it one of France's smallest regions.Lorraine borders Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg and consists of the départements of Meuse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle and Vosges.Both regions were historically settled by German speaking people, but are now mostly French speaking. The area has changed hands between France and Germany a number of times.
Who does alsace-lorraine belong to?
It currently belongs to France. Only the people of Alsace Lorraine should be allowed to choose, not some politicians in their offices...
What nationality were the people of Alsace?
Prior to 1639, Alsace was part of the Holy Roman Empire (or Germany). Thereafter until 1871, it was part of France, and in 1871 Prussia/Germany reincorporated it into the German Empire. After 1919, it was again part of France, and for a brief time during World War 2 (1940 to 1945 in this case) it was a part of Germany again. Up until 1945, the majority spoke German or the German-dialect Alsatian. Today, it is nearly 50/50 German to French. Their nationality, though, is French.
What percent of people in France speak French?
Practically the whole population of France speaks French. The French are not keen on 'multi-culturalism' and regard it as a shade subversive. If one lives permanently in France one is expected to speak French. In some parts of France other languages are spoken in addition to French, for example in the extreme south-west, Basque, and in Alsace a dialect of German.
Why did Germans take alsace and lorraine in World War 1?
Many reasons. First off, it depends what time period we are talking about. Both countries, quiet rightly wanted the land as they both wanted to expand; Alsace-Lorraine was in between them so both felt like it was a possible addition. Also, Alsace-Lorraine had a lot of German speaking people in it and was therefor strategically good for Germany. If we are talking 20th century, than France wanted it back as it was originally French until 1871 Franco-Prussian war, where Germany got hold of it. Ever since this, France wanted the land back (and it did get it back after the first World War, in 1919, thanks to the terms of the Treaty of Versailles), however, obviously, Germany did not want to give it back. After this, Germany wanted revenge and so it invaded France again in 1940. Hope this helps. :P
What territory was restored to France after world war 1?
im pretty sure france re aquired alsace-lorraine from germany after world war one and they gained the saar under the league of nations control from germany im pretty sure france re aquired alsace-lorraine from germany after world war one and they gained the saar under the league of nations control from germany
What are the people in alsace called?
Alsacians?
Which country was conquered by the Germans?
Over the centuries the Germanic people have fought in many wars and have conquered several peoples/countries.For instance:In 955, Otto I defeated the Hungarians at Battle of Lechfeld. In the Franco-Prussian War (1870), the Prussian (North German Confederation) army defeated France & annexed Alsace-Lorraine.And the German Armed Forces invaded Poland in 1939.
What country ruled the French-speaking provinces of Alsace and Lorraine prior to World War 1?
Alsace and Lorraine were under German control from 1871-1919 as the provinces of Elsaß-Lothringen. These two territories had been French border territories for some time and the local language was Alsatian, which is a dialect of German with many French loanwords. At that time French was a secondary language for most people in Alsace-Lorraine, so to call them "French-speaking" is somewhat disingenuous.
What famous people come from alsace?
Baron Haussmann
