Three reasons why the french resented the german government

3 Reasons why French resented the German government 1.Provinces of Alsace and Lorraine (rich in coal and iron) were given to Germany. 2.Most of the people who lived in the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine were French. 3.The French people had to pay damages to Prussia, and they took over Paris until it was paid off.

Political forces often influence public opinion.