Treaty of Frankfurt
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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 Wilhelm I of Prussia to be Kaiser of the German Empire
- forced to have military occupations in France until indemnity is due
- 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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