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It was originally part of the Holy Roman Empire (most of which eventually became Germany). After the Thirty Years War (which ended in 1648), France took control of Alsace-Lorraine.
After Prussia defeated France in 1871, Prussia retook it from France. This partly contributed to France's desire for revenge, often termed "revanchism". Prussia's victory in that war allowed them to create the German Empire, which was the basis of modern Germany.
With Germany's defeat in World War I and the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, France retook the territory from Germany. Germany took control during their occupation of France during World War II, but France got it back afterward. France still controls it to this day.
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∙ 14y agoAs a result of the Franco=Prussian War of 1870. Bismarck was busy creating the German Empire, and tricked France into the war with the aim of securing those territories and the alliance of others.
when ww1 started it was a terriotry
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What two areas were taken from France and added to Germany in 1871?
Alsace and Lorraine
What city did Germany take from France in ww1?
I think Germany took away Alsace-Lorraine, which is not a city but a region of France.
To pay for war damages to Germany what was France forced to give up?
the french had to girve up a lot of land Alsace & Lorraine.
What area did France give to Germany after the Franco-Prussian War?
Germany annexed the previously-independent countries of Baden, Bavaria, Württemberg, and Hesse-Darmstadt. Germany also annexed the French territories of Alsace and Lorraine which Germany renamed as Elsaß-Lothringen.
Alsace and Lorraine have been claimed by these two modern nations?
France and Germany.
What two areas were taken from France and added to Germany in 1871?
Alsace and Lorraine
What country wanted revanche for Alsace-Lorraine?
France. Alsace and Lorraine became part of France during the 1600's. In 1871, Germany fought a war with France and won, and part of the settlement was that Alsace and Lorraine would be given to Germany and called "Alsace-Lorraine". France was angry about it and wanted "revanche"- revenge. As part of the settlement of World War I, Alsace-Lorraine was given back to France.
What city did Germany take from France in ww1?
I think Germany took away Alsace-Lorraine, which is not a city but a region of France.
Which frontier region did France lose to Germany?
Alsace and lorraine
What territories did Germany lose due to the Versailles?
Alsace and Lorraine
What French city has strong links to Germany?
Strasbourg, located in the Alsace region of France, has strong historical ties to Germany due to its proximity to the German border and its history of being part of both countries at various points. The city has a mix of French and German culture, architecture, and cuisine.
What land did Germany lose as a result of ww1?
Alsace-Lorraine
Which two provinces taken from France by Germany?
alsace and lorraine
To pay for war damages to Germany what was France forced to give up?
the french had to girve up a lot of land Alsace & Lorraine.
What area did Fance hacve to give to Germany after the Franco Prussian War?
France had to give Germany its rich mining area, Alsace and Lorraine.
What territories did Germany lose due to the Versailles Treaty?
Alsace and Lorraine
Which 2 provinces had Germany seized from France in 1871?
Alsace and Lorraine
