Which of the following was a reason why the loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany was a major blow to France?
AThe two provinces made up the majority of the population of France prior to the end of the Franco-Prussian War.
BThe two provinces were the intellectual centers of France.
CThe two provinces acted as a buffer zone for France.
DThey were two of France's major coal-producing provinces.
AThe two provinces made up the majority of the population of France prior to the end of the Franco-Prussian War.
BThe two provinces were the intellectual centers of France.
CThe two provinces acted as a buffer zone for France.
DThey were two of France's major coal-producing provinces.