5. What is the historical backdrop of the story "The Last Lesson"? A) the French invasion of Germany
B)the beginning of World War I
C)the end of World War II
D)the German invasion of Alsace

Can you send a picture? I need more information about the article but I am pretty sure that it is A) the French invasion of Germany.

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The story, 'The Last Lesson' has been set in the background of the Franco-Prussian war that was fought in 1870-71 between Prussia and France. The Prussians captured the districts of Alsace and Lorraine. New orders were issued according to which German language was to be taught in place of French in these two districts. It doesn’t have anything to do with World War l or ll so it have to be A) or D). The Germans didn’t invade Alsace, the Prussians did so D) can’t be it. The only answer left is A) so you’re answer would have to be A).