Because they were rich with iron ore.
France wanted Alsace-Lorraine back, as she had lost them during the 1870 Franco-Prussian War. The French Third Republic regained the territories when it sent troops to support an uprising there against the Germans in November 1918. The return of the Alsace-Lorraine region to French rule was formally recognized by the Treaty of Versailles.
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Nationalism played a significant role in France's desire to reclaim the Alsace-Lorraine region, which was annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. Many French citizens viewed Alsace-Lorraine as an integral part of France's national identity and historical territory. The loss fueled nationalistic sentiments, leading to a widespread belief that recovering the region was not only a matter of territorial integrity but also a restoration of national pride. This fervent nationalism ultimately contributed to France's efforts to reclaim Alsace-Lorraine during World War I.
After World War I, several lands were taken from Germany as part of the Treaty of Versailles. Some of the territories included Alsace-Lorraine, Eupen-Malmedy, North Schleswig, and the Saar Basin. Additionally, Germany lost all of its overseas colonies in Africa and the Pacific. These territorial losses significantly impacted Germany's economy and national pride, contributing to the conditions that led to World War II.
Bismarck was eager to control the territories of Alsace and Lorraine, as they had rich deposits of iron ore that were vital for industrial production and military strength. These territories were also seen as strategically important for maintaining Germany's power and influence in Europe.
Alsace and Lorraine
Alsace and Lorraine
The regions were two: the Alsace and the Lorraine.
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.
Alsace-Lorraine was created in 1871.
The territories of Alsace and Lorraine.
The Alsace-Lorraine region was claimed by both France and Germany in the 19th century after the Franco-Prussian War. Bismarck went along with the German Emperor's position that Alsace-Lorraine should be annexed to form part of Germany.
Alsace-Lorraine Regional Party ended in 1906.
France wanted Alsace-Lorraine back, as she had lost them during the 1870 Franco-Prussian War. The French Third Republic regained the territories when it sent troops to support an uprising there against the Germans in November 1918. The return of the Alsace-Lorraine region to French rule was formally recognized by the Treaty of Versailles.
Alsace and Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine Regional Party was created in 1903.