may 1, 1871 - Prussia takes Alsace-Lorraine
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Between 1864 and 1871, Prussia, the largest German state fought and won 3 wars to take over all other German states. In the process, they also took over 2 French states, Alsace and Lorraine.
This move against France is a major instigator in Frances's alliance against Germany in WWl.
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