Which of the following was a reason why the loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany was a major blow to France?

A. The two provinces made up the majority of the population of France prior to the end of the Franco-Prussian War.

B. The two provinces were the intellectual centers of France.

C. The two provinces acted as a buffer zone for France.

D. They were two of France's major coal-producing provinces.

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17 April, 15:39

Which of the following was a reason why the loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany was a major blow to France?

A. The two provinces made up the majority of the population of France prior to the end of the Franco-Prussian War.

B. The two provinces were the intellectual centers of France.

C. The two provinces acted as a buffer zone for France.

D. They were two of France's major coal-producing provinces.

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Irene Jarvis · Answer 1

The answer is A. The two provinces made up the majority of the population of France prior to the end of the Franco-Prussian War. These two places previously were a part of France but became part of Germany after the Franco-Prussian War. Despite the fact that victory went to the Germans, both sides found themselves in a deadlock which led to trench warfare as both armies dug in.