Question

What was the cause of Franco-German rivalry?

Answer 1

France lost the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany after being defeated in the war of 1870–71. This loss created a strong desire for revenge among the French people. Tensions between the two nations increased further when their imperial ambitions clashed over Morocco in Africa, with both wanting control over the region. As a result, conflict between France and Germany became unavoidable.