Question

Why did Prussia go to war with France in 1870?

A. to gain a seaport on the Mediterranean
B. to contain the French Empire
C. to keep France from expanding its border into Prussian territory
D. to gain control of the German-speaking provinces of Alsace and Lorraine

I believe that the answer is either C. or D.

Answer 1

@confluxepic

Answer 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causes_of_the_Franco-Prussian_War

Answer 3

@BlossomCake
It says it all there.

Answer 4

It's D. right?

Answer 5

No.

Answer 6

No?

Answer 7

I think there was no german speaking provinces.

Answer 8

http://ibatpv.org/projects/france/second_emp/1870_declare.htm

Answer 9

yup I think d is right

Answer 10

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I think its wrong. @Alsina24

Answer 11

Alsace and Lorraine were two mostly German-speaking provinces rich in coal and iron. That's what my History Book says.

Answer 12

World history 9th grade ? o:

Answer 13

I know but who started the fight.

Answer 14

France did.

Answer 15

World History - Grade 8

Answer 16

France started because Napoleon III fell into a trap.

Answer 17

What did you think it could be?

Answer 18

Fine. It could be D. But I thought it could also be something else.

Answer 19

I have to guide you to the answer.

Answer 20

Okay, then can you try to do so?

Answer 21

And one thing, I KNOW that the answer is NOT A.

Answer 22

ok so wat do u think @confluxepic ?

Answer 23

Well. France went to war with Prussia for glory and to conquer Prussia. I did not think that Prussia had any reason to go to war with France but now that I researched a bit more I decided that you are correct.

Answer 24

Really?! So, is our final answer D. ?

Answer 25

Yes.

Answer 26

Okay, thanks so much! I will let you know if the answer is correct or incorrect as soon as possible :)

Answer 27

You're welcome.