5 Questions
What was the main cause of the Franco-Prussian War?
France's desire to regain dominance in continental Europe
Which territories were annexed by Germany as a result of the Franco-Prussian War?
Lorraine and Alsace
Who was captured as a result of the Franco-Prussian War?
Napoleon III
What was the name of the territory annexed from France where Alphonse Daudet's 'The Last Lesson' is set?
Alsace
What was the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War?
Germany's victory and the formation of an alliance with independent German states
Study Notes
Causes of the Franco-Prussian War
- The main cause of the Franco-Prussian War was the Ems Dispatch, which was a dispute over the candidacy of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen to the Spanish throne.
Outcome of the Franco-Prussian War
- The war resulted in the defeat of France and the capture of Napoleon III.
- The war led to the annexation of Alsace and parts of Lorraine by Germany.
- The war marked the end of the Second French Empire and the rise of the Third Republic in France.
Territories Annexed
- Alsace and parts of Lorraine were annexed by Germany as a result of the war.
- The annexed territory where Alphonse Daudet's 'The Last Lesson' is set is Alsace.
Test your knowledge of the Franco-Prussian War (1870) with this quiz based on Alphonse Daudet's "The Last Lesson." Explore the historical context and events of the war, including the annexation of Alsace by Germany.
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