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Alsace-Lorraine
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Alsace-Lorraine was bordered by Switzerland, Germany, France, Luxembourg, and Belgium. |
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Although considered a part of Germany Alsace was granted to France in 1648. Lorraine became part of France in 1766. |
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In 1871 almost all of Alsace and the northeastern part of Lorraine became part of the German Empire. |
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Following World War I Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France. |
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In Alsace-Lorraine the Roman Catholic Church is the main religion, although most towns are Protestant. |
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The Family History Library has microfilmed the church records. |
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