Question

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.

Answer 1

D. THEY WERE TWO OF FRANCE'S MAJOR COAL-PRODUCING PROVINCES.

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Answer 2

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.