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Was the franco-prussian war in Europe?
The Germans had won the Franco - Prussian war and had taken the territories Alsace and Lorraine away from France. The French began to hate the Germans. This could be a factor in the start to WWI.
Places lost by Germany after World War 1?
Alsace Lorraine was one of the areas Germany had lost after WWI. They had acquired it after the defeat of the French in the Franco/Prussian war of 1870-71. The loss of this territory severely inflamed France's hatred for Prussia/Germany and was likely one of many contributing factors to the start of the Great War.
Did Napoleon invade Prussia?
Yes they did. Prussian and Russian Armies invaded France in 1814 after Napoleon defeat at the Battle of Leipzig.
Why were the French so angry with the Germans at the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War?
In 1871, at the end of the Franco-Prussian War, Germany had imposed heavy reparations on France and had annexed Alsace-Lorraine, where the majority of the population regarded itself as French.
Why were France and Germany enemies in World War 1?
WWI occurred as a result of secret alliances. Once the first declaration of war was made, the dominoes began to fall. Germany's Schlaffen Plan called for a rapid envelopment through Holland and Belgium, hoping to catch France off guard before it could fully mobilize its forces. France was still looking for an opportunity to redeem itself after losing the two Franco-Prussian Wars.
Why did France seek revenge against Germany?
France's reason for seeking revenge against Germany was a result of the Franco-Prussian war. France lost and Germany took some of their land.
Was the franco-prussian war in Europe?
The Germans had won the Franco - Prussian war and had taken the territories Alsace and Lorraine away from France. The French began to hate the Germans. This could be a factor in the start to WWI.
Who lost alsace and Loraine?
Alsace and Lorraine were lost by France to Germany following the Franco-Prussian War, which concluded in 1871. The territories were returned to France after World War I with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. However, they were again annexed by Germany during World War II, before being returned to France after the war ended in 1945.
Lorraine and who is an area that was lost during the Franco-Prussian war by France?
Alsace
How did the Franco - Prussian War end?
France lost and had to sign a humiliating treaty.
What area did France want to control?
The area of dispute between France and Germany which France lost in the Franco-Prussian War and wanted to get back is called Alsace-Lorraine, regained by France in WWI. It is the birthplace of Joan of Arc. They also wanted to control more overseas colonies, and the parts of France that Germany occupied in the early weeks of the "Battle of France."
Why did they build the sacre coeur?
It was built as an 'Act of National Repentance' after France declared, fought and lost the Franco-Prussian war in 1870, and it was finished in 1919, when the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, taken into Germany in 1870, were returned to France.
Why was Sacré-Coeur built?
It was built as an 'Act of National Repentance' after France declared, fought and lost the Franco-Prussian war in 1870, and it was finished in 1919, when the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, taken into Germany in 1870, were returned to France.
Places lost by Germany after World War 1?
Alsace Lorraine was one of the areas Germany had lost after WWI. They had acquired it after the defeat of the French in the Franco/Prussian war of 1870-71. The loss of this territory severely inflamed France's hatred for Prussia/Germany and was likely one of many contributing factors to the start of the Great War.
What neighboring states lost territory to the German empire?
The German Empire, established in 1871, expanded its territory at the expense of neighboring states, notably France, Austria, and Denmark. France lost the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine following the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. Denmark ceded Schleswig and Holstein to Germany after the Second Schleswig War in 1864, while Austria lost its influence and territory in the region following the Austro-Prussian War in 1866, leading to the exclusion of Austria from German affairs.
Did Napoleon invade Prussia?
Yes they did. Prussian and Russian Armies invaded France in 1814 after Napoleon defeat at the Battle of Leipzig.
What allied power lost territory to Germany?
France and Russia.
