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Treaty of Frankfurt (1871)
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10 May 1871 — France cedes Alsace and most of Lorraine and owes an indemnity of five billion francs, with German troops on its soil until it is paid. France pays early, by September 1873, but never accepts the loss of the provinces.
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- Turning point
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- Alliance system before WWI (chapter 1 of WWI)
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- The Great War, 1871–1923
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