Treaty of Frankfurt (1871)

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The Treaty of Frankfurt was signed May 10, 1871, at the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The terms of the treaty, regarded as harsh among the French, created a general animosity among towards Germany, known as revanchism.

The treaty:

  • confirmed the frontier between France and Germany - involving the annexation of most of Alsace and the Lorraine departement of Moselle
  • set a framework for the withdrawal of German troops from certain areas
  • regulated the payment of the French War Indemnity of 5 billion francs (due within 3 years)
  • the acceptance of William I of Prussia to be Kaiser of the German Empire
  • forced to have military occupations in France until indemnity is due

It also clarified the following points:

  • the use of navigable waterways in connection to Alsace-Lorraine
  • trade between the two countries
  • the return of prisoners of war
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